Security Updates
The regular application of Oracle security patches is essential to maintain the security of your Oracle databases. However sifting through the quarterly patch release, selecting appropriate patches and applying them can be a time consuming task with associated risks should a patch break something.
DB Alliance will review the quarterly patch release with a view to:
With DB Alliance looking after the security patching of your servers you can rest assured that your databases will be rigorously maintained. You can purchase our Security Updates service on it's own or include it as part of your overall database administration services package. Call +353 (0)21 234 8564 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more about our Security Updates service.
- Selecting only patches that are applicable to your system.
- Ranking the patches according to how likely you are to be affected by a vulnerability and possible damage to your system.
- Assess your database servers for any patch pre-requisites.
- Produce a plan for applying required patches.
- Perform any necessary backups before applying patches.
- Apply the patches to your servers.