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> Hi,
>
> I am managing a software that uses a set of 8 oracle databases.  I am 
> preparing to upgrade all my databases from 8.1.6.3.0 to 8.1.7.0.0 then 
> apply a patch to the oracle software installation after the upgrade.  
> The software that uses these databases are only certified on patch 2 
> level at the time of release.  Since now the patchset 3 for 817 is 
> available, I would like to get advice in whether to apply patch 3 
> instead of patch 2. Same amount of work, more benefits.  The only 
> thing is that the application vendor does not officially support the 
> patch3. 

this can lead to problems getting support for the third party 
applications.  i have had support withdrawn when i was at anon supported 
patch level.  before doing this i'd check with the support of the 
application.


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