Eriovaldo, Please read "Patching FAQ" oracle document (189698.1) from Metalink. Thanks, Rama Ari ________________________________ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eriovaldo Andrietta Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 3:33 PM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: What is the way to apply patch in Oracle Application Hi all, Could anyone, give me a brief of how to apply patches in Oracle Application (unix). What is the file that runs first. I imagine that there is a files like shell script that call others scripts and do all copy and necessary update in folders. Thanks Eriovaldo This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.