Before executing any opatchauto command in non-rolling mode, a rigorous checklist must be followed. Failure to prepare can lead to a stalled cluster or a failed patch application that leaves the environment in an inconsistent state.
Twenty-two minutes later, node0 was back. Then node1. Then node2. Services re-registered. Connections trickled back.
4-node RAC on Oracle 19c, running a Financials database. Patch: July 2024 CPU (Patch 12345678). Command used initially: opatchauto apply 12345678 opatchauto-72030 execute in non-rolling mode
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The Non-Rolling Mode
After successful application:
The key to avoiding the 72030 error is the explicit use of the -nonrolling flag. You must execute this as the user from the Grid Infrastructure home.
, determines that it cannot safely apply a patch in "rolling" mode. Before executing any opatchauto command in non-rolling mode,
To resolve this, you must explicitly tell OPatchAuto to perform a non-rolling update. This process requires a brief maintenance window as the services on all nodes must be stopped. Oracle Help Center Shut Down Services: