In Part VII of this blog series, we discussed completing the EBS System Schema Migration.
In this article, we’ll look at another key readiness milestone: upgrading to a Long Term Oracle Database release in Premier Support and keeping your database current with security updates.
Upgrade to a Long Term Database Release in Premier Support
A Long Term Oracle Database release in Premier Support is required to prepare your Oracle E-Business Suite environment for the Next Gen Tech Stack. Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2 is certified with Oracle Database 19c and Oracle AI Database 26ai.
If your EBS database is still running Oracle Database 11.2.0.4 or 12.1.0.2, you should upgrade now. This will help ensure your database environment is ready when the Next Gen Tech Stack becomes available.
Stay Current with Critical Patch Updates
As the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve, applying security updates promptly helps ensure your environment receives the latest available security fixes and reduces exposure to known vulnerabilities.
In addition to upgrading to a Long Term Oracle Database release in Premier Support, stay current with Oracle’s database security updates, including quarterly Critical Patch Updates and monthly Critical Security Patch Updates, as applicable.
Review the latest Oracle E-Business Suite certification information and Oracle Database security guidance to determine the applicable updates for your environment. For more information, see:
- Identifying the Latest Critical Patch Update for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (MOS Article ID KA923)
- Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2: Consolidated List of Oracle Database Patches and Technology Bug Fixes (MOS Article ID KA989)
Planning Your Database Upgrade or Update
As you plan your database upgrade or update, consider the following:
- If you are running Oracle Database 11.2.0.4 or 12.1.0.2, review the applicable Oracle Database upgrade documentation and plan your upgrade to Oracle Database 19c or Oracle AI Database 26ai.
- If you are already running Oracle Database 19c or Oracle AI Database 26ai, verify that you are current with the applicable security updates.
- Review the required database updates and prerequisite patches for your database release.
- Develop a testing strategy to validate your Oracle E-Business Suite environment after the database upgrade or update.
If you need to upgrade your database, completing this work now will help ensure your database environment is ready for the Next Gen Tech Stack when it becomes available. You should also have a plan in place to apply security updates promptly as they become available.
What’s Next
In Part IX, we’ll discuss another important readiness milestone: complying with Oracle E-Business Suite security guidelines. We’ll review the security requirements and recommendations that help prepare your environment for the Next Gen Tech Stack.
References
- Identifying the Latest Critical Patch Update for Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (MOS Article ID KA923)
- Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2: Consolidated List of Oracle Database Patches and Technology Bug Fixes (MOS Article ID KA989)
- Release Schedule of Current Database Releases (MOS Article PNEWS1360)
- Recommendations to Help Protect Oracle Databases from Emerging AI-enabled Security Threats (MOS Article PNEWS3015)
- FAQ: Oracle E-Business Suite Next Generation Technology Stack (MOS Article KA1014)
- Preparing Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2 for the Update to the Next Generation Technology Stack (MOS Article KA1357)
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- Part I: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Assess Your Readiness
- Part II: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Update to Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12.2.7 or Later
- Part III: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Migrate to Oracle Analytics Publisher
- Part IV: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Move to Oracle Linux 8 or RHEL 8
- Part V: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Choose Your Path to Oracle Linux 8 or RHEL 8
- Part VI: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Update to R12.ATG.PF.C.Delta.14
- Part VII: Preparing for the Next Gen Tech Stack – Complete the EBS System Schema Migration
- Prepare EBS 12.2 for the Next Gen Tech Stack
- Introducing the EBS Next Gen Tech Stack Readiness Checker
- Blog Series Summary: EBS 12.2 Application Technology Stack Update – Terminology and Concepts