John Kanagaraj wrote:
>
> >You can do it while users are using the database but you will
> >see a performance degration. This is from Oracle Support as
> >I had the same question as they have to be run after applying
> >a patch. I would rather have the database available albeit slower
> >then not at all.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 7:22 AM
> >To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> >
> >
> >While it doesn't seem like a real great idea, can I get away with
> >running catalog.sql and catproc.sql while db has users and jobs
> >running? I have a real hard time getting a maintenance window,
> >Some docs I've seen explicitly say to do a startup rather
> >than startup restrict.
> >===============================================================
> >Ray Stell [EMAIL PROTECTED] (540) 231-4109 KE4TJC 28^D
> >--
>
> Hi Ray,
>
> If you attempt to load/compile a package that is being used, then the
> compiling process will hang on the 'library cache pin' latch. The only way
> then is to either kill all processes using that package - if this package
> were the 'STANDARD', then I would assume this applies to most of the
> processes in the database. IMHO, I don't think it is a good idea to run
> catproc/catalog when users are logged in...
>
> John Kanagaraj
> --
Well, if any users have 'restricted session' (because they have "DBA" -
don't ask) - the standard 'shutdown immediate/startup restrict' just
will not do. This is when the tried and true "REMOVE NETWORK CABLE FROM
SERVER" method of restricted session is the only way to perform a real
upgrade (from the console).
Paul
BDBAFH
just remember to reconnect the cable when you're done.
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