Option A — From My Oracle Support (MOS):
OPatch is for manual patch application. OPatchAuto is a wrapper used by opatchauto (for Grid Infrastructure and RAC rolling patches). Updating OPatch 13.9.4.2.5 updates both underlying components. opatch version 13.9.4.2.5 download
Verify that your $ORACLE_HOME environment variable is set correctly. Option A — From My Oracle Support (MOS):
Confirm that the update was applied successfully by checking the version output. cd $ORACLE_HOME/OPatch ./opatch version Use code with caution. Verify that your $ORACLE_HOME environment variable is set
This guide is for informational purposes. Always consult Oracle’s official documentation for the most current and accurate information regarding OPatch and patch management.
Ensure the $ORACLE_HOME/jdk directory is intact and pointing to a supported version. Share public link
An Oracle Interim Patch Installer (OPatch) update is required to apply the latest Quarterly Security Patches (Patch Set Updates or Critical Patch Updates) to your Oracle Database or Fusion Middleware infrastructure.