Update strategy INPLACE (COMPATIBLE_DATA) for the database instance type SAP DB OLTP. With this update strategy, the database instance is restarted, if possible. The SAP DB software is then upgraded.
the INPLACE upgrade strategy is supported for the SAP DB versions listed in Update Strategy for SAP DB OLTP Database Instance.
General checks are performed:
The status of the data and log areas, database parameter settings, operation status of other database instances, and so on.
If the required log entries exist, the database instance is restarted.
The database instance is placed in operation status OFFLINE.
The X Server is stopped.
The required SAP DB software is upgraded.
The X Server is started.
The database instance is placed in operation status ONLINE.