PATCH 

Update strategy PATCH (COMPATIBLE_LOG) for the database instance type SAP DB OLTP. With this update strategy, only the SAP DB software is upgraded.
The PATCH upgrade strategy is supported for the SAP DB versions listed in
Update Strategy for SAP DB OLTP Database Instance.

Prerequisites

The general prerequisites for Update of an Existing Database Instance must be fulfilled.
The database instance can be in any operation status.

Procedure

Update of a Database Instance: SAP DB 7.4

Process Flow

SDBUPD proceeds as follows:

  1. The X Server is started, if necessary.
  2. General checks are performed:
    The status of the data and log areas, database parameter settings, operation status of other database instances, and so on.
  3. The database instance is placed in operation status OFFLINE.
  4. The X Server is stopped.
  5. The required SAP DB software is upgraded.
  6. The X Server is started.
  7. The database instance is placed in operation status ONLINE.
  8. The system tables are loaded.