Opatchauto72030 Execute In Nonrolling Mode High Quality May 2026
| Aspect | Rolling Mode | Non-Rolling Mode |
|--------|--------------|------------------|
| Command flag | -rolling | -nonrolling |
| Service downtime | Minimal (node-by-node) | Entire cluster downtime |
| Cluster operation | Nodes patched sequentially online | Cluster stopped during patch |
| Use case | Most PSUs, RU, one-off patches | First patch, certain critical fixes |
Q1: Can I interrupt opatchauto in non‑rolling mode?
No. Interrupting can leave the cluster in a mixed‑state. Always let it complete or use opatchauto resume if supported. opatchauto72030 execute in nonrolling mode high quality
Q2: Does non‑rolling mode affect ASM disk groups?
Yes, ASM instances on all nodes are stopped and restarted together. Ensure no databases rely on ASM during the window. | Aspect | Rolling Mode | Non-Rolling Mode
Q3: How do I handle failures during execution?
Check the opatchauto log. Usually, you can fix the issue (e.g., free space, missing RPM) and re‑run the same command. opatchauto is idempotent. Verify pre-reqs:
Q4: Is there a way to simulate non‑rolling mode?
Yes, use ‑analyze flag:
opatchauto apply . -nonrolling -analyze
# As oracle (Grid Infrastructure owner)
export ORACLE_HOME=/u01/app/12.2.0.2/grid
$ORACLE_HOME/OPatch/opatchauto apply /stage/72030 -nonrolling
# As root or oracle (depending on environment)
export ORACLE_HOME=<your_GI_home>
export PATH=$ORACLE_HOME/OPatch:$PATH