DBA Editions
Description:
Database editions, their type and status
Parameters
Used tables
Categories
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Executive Summary
The DBA Editions report provides a high-level view of the Edition-Based Redefinition (EBR) landscape in the database. In Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2+, “Editions” are used to allow online patching. This report lists all existing editions, their parent-child relationships, and their status.
Business Challenge
- Patching Status: “Is the system currently in a patching cycle?”
- Cleanup Verification: “Do we still have the ‘V_2020…’ edition from 3 years ago?”
- Hierarchy Analysis: “Which edition is the parent of the current run edition?”
Solution
This report lists the editions from the data dictionary.
Key Features:
- Edition Name: The unique identifier for the edition.
- Parent Edition: Shows the lineage of changes.
- Usable: Indicates if the edition can be used by sessions.
Architecture
The report queries DBA_EDITIONS.
Key Tables:
DBA_EDITIONS: The catalog of database editions.
Impact
- Operational Awareness: Helps DBAs understand the current state of the patching lifecycle.
- Troubleshooting: Essential for diagnosing issues where a user might be connected to the wrong edition.
- Capacity Planning: Identifying an excessive number of editions signals a need for cleanup to prevent performance degradation.
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