Oracle version description

Oracle version description

Oracle has many version numbers. First, let's look at a version number of 11g:

Note:

After oracle 9.2, the maintenance release number of oracle is changed in the second digit. Before that, it was in the third digit.

1. Major Database Release Number

The first digit represents a new version of software and also marks some new features. For example, 11g, 10g.

2. Database Maintenance Release Number

The second digit represents a maintenance release level, and may also contain some new features.

3. Fusion Middleware Release Number

The third digit reflects the version number of Oracle Fusion Middleware.

4. Component-Specific Release Number

The fourth digit is the release level of the component. Different components have different numbers. For example, the patch package of Oracle.

5. Platform-Specific Release Number

The fifth digit indicates the version of a platform. It usually indicates the patch number.