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FAQ for Upgrading from Oracle JDBC 11.2.0.4 Driver to 19.20.0.0 Driver

What is happening?

We are upgrading the The Oracle JDBC Driver is upgraded from version 11g to version 21.10OJDBC6 JAR (11.2.0.4 version) to OJDBC10 JAR (19.20.0.0 , which version). The OJDBC10 JAR is bundled with the Oracle Snap Pack as the default driver.

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The decision to upgrade the Oracle database JDBC driver from version 11g to 21.1011.2.0.4 to 19.20.0.0 is made to improve security, performance, stability, and reliability. Oracle Database 19c offers significant enhancements, bug fixes, and new features unavailable in the 11g version. Upgrading to 2119.1020.0.0 ensures continued support and compatibility with modern systems and provides a more efficient and secure database environment.

What is the timeline for this upgrade?

This upgrade is planned available as a stable upgrade for November 8, 2023, while you can have an early preview available shortly after the August 2023 GA release.

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You do not have to reconfigure your account settings or drivers; the account can remain as-is to work with the latest driver. However, if you currently use the default version and wish to revert to the previous version behavior, we recommend using the 11.2.0.4 jaryou to use the OJDBC6 JAR.

How do you override the behavior changes?

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