What is Re-Linking?
Applications for UNIX are generally not
distributed as complete executable. Many vendors who create products for UNIX
distribute individual object files, library archives for object files and more
source files which then get ‘re-linked’ at the operating system level during
installation to create usable executable(s). This guarantees a reliable
integration with functions provided by the Operating System libraries.
Automatic Re-Linking
Re-linking occurs automatically under following circumstances
- A product has been installed with provided installer
- A patch has been applied via provided installer
Most of the product vendors guarantee
operating system binary compatibility; therefore, no reinstall or re-link of
the software is required when upgrading these operating systems unless
specifically stated otherwise.
Manual Re-Linking
Re-linking manually is suggested under the
following circumstances, even though the OS vendor may not require it
- An OS upgrade has occurred
- A change has been made to the OS system libraries
- A new install failed during the re-linking phase.
- Individual executables core dump during initial startup
- An individual patch has been applied
It is very common for Oracle Database
software on UNIX to execute the procedures for manual re-linking if any OS
change happened. A tech note ‘How to Re-link Oracle Database Software on UNIX
(Doc ID 131321.1)’ has list of procedures for the same.
Re-Linking OBIA
Do we need to re-link OBIA (OBIEE,
Informatica and DAC) binaries? Good news
that as OBIEE binaries use the C++ runtime and linked statically there is no
need to do any manual re-linking for OBIEE. See note OBIEE 11g: Do Need to Re-link the
OBIEE Binaries after Upgrading the Linux Kernel and Kernel Headers. (Doc ID
1554289.1)
According to latest SR update which is been
shared with me by one of DBA on customer project, there is no need of re-link
for Informatica and DAC.
So in short we don’t have to worry with any
operating system modifications or changes. I hope you find this information
useful.
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