Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server 11g Release 2 Supported Versions

Recommended bundle patches, named Quarterly Database Patch for Exadata (QDPE), will be released quarterly, aligned with and including the database Critical Patch Update (CPU) and Patch Set Update (PSU) releases. QDPE releases are targeted for planned grid infrastructure and database patching activities and are the only patch bundles that will be applied by most customers.

All bundle patches are cumulative, as in previous releases.

There are different types of patches for Exadata Database Machine, as listed below:

Exadata Storage Server
Database Server
Oracle Database Server
OS and firmware
InfiniBand switch
Additional components

In 11.2.3.1.0 and above, we use the yum procedure to update the DB server.


References:
MOS Note ID 1244344.1 - Exadata V2 Starter Kit
MOS Note ID 1187674.1 - Information Center: Oracle Exadata Database Machine
MOS Note ID 888828.1 - Database Machine and Exadata Storage Server 11g Release 2 Supported Versions
MOS Note ID 1262380.1 - Exadata Patching Overview and Patch Testing Guidelines