opatchauto creates a log directory: $GRID_HOME/cfgtoollogs/opatchauto/ Tail the most recent log:
The utility determined that executing the patch in a non-rolling fashion on the current node violates the cluster state topology. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting and Resolution
Before attempting to re-run a non-rolling patch, ensure the Grid Infrastructure stack is in the exact state required by the patch documentation. opatchauto72030 execute in nonrolling mode exclusive
Because of the shared CRS home, you must halt all nodes to ensure no processes are accessing the shared files.
When managing high-availability Oracle environments like Real Application Clusters (RAC) or Grid Infrastructure (GI), applying Release Updates (RU) or Patch Set Updates (PSU) is a critical maintenance task. Oracle’s automation tool, opatchauto , handles the end-to-end orchestration of these updates by stopping services, modifying binaries, and restarting infrastructure. This command will not make any changes
Run a non-invasive analysis to catch any issues before the actual application. This command will not make any changes.
In a shared home environment, the binaries being patched are the exact same files used by every node. You cannot "roll" through the cluster because updating the file for one node updates it for all of them simultaneously. Therefore, the entire stack must be down to ensure no processes are locking the files during the update. Step-by-Step Resolution applying binary patches
Here’s a detailed breakdown:
The opatchauto utility is Oracle’s automation tool for patching GI (Grid Infrastructure) and RAC (Real Application Clusters) homes. It orchestrates the complex process of stopping services, applying binary patches, and restarting services across multiple nodes.