One thing to consider is that Oracle only "fully support" the latest patch set
and the previous one (for up to 6 weeks after the latest one is released).
See Metalink note 209768.1 - Database & iAS Software Error Correction Support
Policy.

Chris


Quoting Lee Lee <dumbdba@(protected)>:

> Greatings,
>
> I would like to get a general feel of when people patch their databases to
> the next patch level. How do you present to management the need to take the
> time to implement the patches? At my old job I would lay the blame on the
> application vendor (Vendor won't support the application if we move to
> version x.x.x.x) or the manager wouldn't feel it necessary to take the time
> ("we'll wait 'til next week."). Now if I'm a more full-time DBA how do I go
> about deciding when a database needs patched? When do you feel comfortable
> that patch will not cause more harm than good?
>
> Thanks!!!!
>
>
>
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