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Deep Dive: Locating and Downloading OPatch 13.9.4.2.5 (The Critical Prerequisite for RU 2024) opatch version 13.9.4.2.5 download
$ORACLE_HOME/OPatch/opatch lsinventory -detail -oh $ORACLE_HOME If you see "OPatch Version: 13.9.4.2.5", you are safe to proceed with the RU application. If you get any "OPatch session fails" errors immediately, your download was corrupted or the permissions are wrong. | Detail | Information | | :--- | :--- | | Version | 13.9.4.2.5 | | MOS Patch # | 35990763 | | Platform | Generic (Linux/Unix) or specific Windows | | Requirement for | DB RU 19.22.0.0.241019+ & GI RU 19.22+ | | Download Source | Only from support.oracle.com (Patch 35990763) | Do not trust third-party repositories