When you apply C driver patch does it require da

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When you apply C driver patch does it require database to be Up and Why ?

Yes , database and db listener should be Up when you apply any driver patch in application. even if driver is not updating any database object connection is required to validate application and other schema and to upload patch history information in database tables.

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