Oracle Database Patching Terminology
Oracle Database Patching Terminology: New Name Old Name Description Interim Patch PSE, MLR, Exception release, One-Off, x-fix, Hotfix, Security One-Off A patch containing one or more fixes made available to customers who cannot wait until the next patch set or new product release to get a fix. This may be any patch in a My Oracle Support document or from a Service Request. Diagnostic Patch Diagnostic Patch, test Patch, Fix Verification Binary (FVB), e-fix An interim patch created specifically to diagnose a problem and not to fix a bug. This may be from a Service Request to help diagnose your issue after a defect has been filed but not fully resolved. Bundle Patch Maintenance Pack, Service Pack, MLRs, Cumulative Patch, Update Release, Bundle Patch An iterative, cumulative patch that is issued between patch sets. Bundle patches usually include only fixes, but some may include minor ...