Upgrading to Oracle Database 23c

December 26, 2022 · 23c, Upgrades

You must be at least on Oracle Database 19c to upgrade to the next Long Term Support release. You cannot directly upgrade from earlier versions like 11.2.0.4 or 12.1.0.2. You must upgrade to Oracle Database 19c or 21c to upgrade to Oracle Database 23c.

Versions NOT Eligible for Direct Upgrade to 23c

Oracle Database 18c
Oracle Database 12.2.0.1
Oracle Database 12.1.0.2
Oracle Database 11.2.0.4 or older

Support Timeline Updates (February 2024)

Oracle extended 19c support to April 30, 2026
Oracle Database 21c customers received an additional year of support

Oracle Database 23c release date is expected to be sometime middle of this year.