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Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports January 2026 Release Update and Spatial Patch Bundle

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February 20, 2026
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/02/amazon-rd-for-oracle-jan-release-update-spatial-patch-bundle/

Amazon RDS for Oracle January 2026 RU and Spatial Patch Bundle Update

Amazon RDS for Oracle now supports the Oracle January 2026 Release Update (RU) for Oracle Database versions 19c and 21c, and the corresponding Spatial Patch Bundle for Oracle Database version 19c. It is recommended to upgrade to the January 2026 RU for security updates and the Spatial Patch Bundle for reliable spatial operations.

To apply the updates:

  • Use the Amazon RDS Management Console, AWS SDK, or CLI.
  • Enable Automatic Minor Version Upgrade for automatic updates during maintenance windows.
  • For Spatial Patch Bundle, select the "Spatial Patch Bundle Engine Versions" checkbox in the AWS Console for new or existing instances.

What to do

  • Upgrade to the January 2026 RU for security updates.
  • Apply the Spatial Patch Bundle for spatial operation fixes.
  • Use AWS Organizations upgrade rollout policy to manage automatic minor version upgrades.

Source: AWS release notes




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