3 Performing a Silent Upgrade with a Response File

Use the Upgrade Assistant to create a response file to perform silent upgrades.

When you create a response file to record the information that you enter through the Upgrade Assistant's screens, you can perform the same actions later by using the command line in silent mode.

Creating an Upgrade Response File

When you run the Upgrade Assistant in graphical user interface (GUI) mode, you can select to generate a response file.

The Save Response File option on the Upgrade Summary screen creates a file that stores the information you have already provided in the Upgrade Assistant screens.

When you select the Save Response File option, you are prompted for a name and location where you want to save the response file. After it is created, you can use it as isto replicate the upgrade options on other systems, or modify it as needed.

Starting the Upgrade Assistant with a Response File

Use a response file with the Upgrade Assistant to complete a silent readiness check or upgrade.

To start the Upgrade Assistant using a response file:

  1. Go to the 14c (14.1.2.0.0) Oracle Home /oracle_common/upgrade/bin directory:
    (UNIX) ORACLE_HOME/oracle_common/upgrade/bin
    	
(Windows) ORACLE_HOME\oracle_common\upgrade\bin
  2. Enter the following command: 
    (UNIX) ./ua -response response_file[-examine] [-logLevel log_level] [-logDir log_directory] [-threads number]
    (Windows) ua.bat -response response_file[-examine] [-logLevel log_level] [-logDir log_directory] [-threads number]