For an analysis-only run to verify applicability, add the -analyze flag:
OPatchauto session log: /u01/app/oracle/product/19.3.0/dbhome_1/cfgtoollogs/opatchauto/opatchauto_2025-03-15_10-30-00.log Acquiring exclusive access to Oracle home... Exclusive access granted. Applying patch 72030 in non-rolling mode... Node1: Stopping services... Node2: Stopping services... Patch applied successfully. Restarting services... Releasing exclusive access.
This error is usually a "wrapper" for a deeper underlying issue. Common culprits include: opatchauto72030 execute in nonrolling mode exclusive
# Execute the live update using elevated root permissions /u01/app/19.0.0/grid/OPatch/opatchauto apply /soft/35319490 -nonrolling Use code with caution.
What (e.g., 19c, 23ai) are you currently patching? For an analysis-only run to verify applicability, add
./opatchauto apply /u01/stage/34556789 -nonrolling -analyze -ocmrf /tmp/ocm.rsp
| Feature | Rolling Mode | Non-Rolling Exclusive | |---------|--------------|------------------------| | Downtime | Minimal (per node) | Full cluster downtime | | Risk | Lower | Higher | | Speed | Slower (sequential) | Faster (parallel) | | Exclusive lock | No | Yes | | Use case | Production with HA | Maintenance window | Node1: Stopping services
# As root user /opatchauto apply /path/to/72030 -nonrolling -oh /u01/app/grid_home
Review the generated log file to confirm that all system space requirements and OS privileges pass verification. Step 3: Execute OPatchAuto with the -nonrolling Flag
In single-node environments (like Oracle Restart/SIHA), there are no other nodes to "roll" to, making non-rolling the only valid path.
This article explores what this command does, when to use it, and how to execute it successfully without disrupting your database operations.
