Are technology stack changes included in mini-packs or maintenance packs?
• Mini-packs and maintenance packs are applied to an existing R11i installation. They contain updates to the Applications code, but not to the technology stack. In general, Applications code with dependencies on new technologies is kept separate from Applications mini-packs and maintenance packs so that customers taking updated Applications code for maintenance are not required to consume the new technologies. By upgrading to the latest technology stack and applying the associated Applications interoperability patches, customers can take advantage of additional features not included in the maintenance pack, such as Enterprise-Wide Single Sign-On, Oracle Portal, or LDAP integration. We occasionally find that a technology has been certified for long enough that most customers have already taken it, and dependencies on it are widespread. In those cases, exceptions are made to include the Applications code with technology dependencies in a standard mini-pack or maintenance pack, and to tre
