1 Purpose of this Readme

This Readme file is relevant only to the delivered Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1) product and its integral parts, such as SQL, PL/SQL, the Oracle Call Interface (OCI), SQL*Loader, Import/Export utilities, and so on.

This Readme documents differences between the server and its integral parts and its documented functionality, as well as known problems and workarounds.

Operating system releases, such as Linux, UNIX and Windows, often provide readme documents specific to that operating system. Additional Readme files may also exist. This Readme file is provided instead of system bulletins or similar publications.

For licensing information, refer to the Oracle Database Licensing Information.

The major sections of this Readme file are:

Chapter 2, "Readme Information for Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.2)"

Chapter 3, "Readme Information for Oracle Database 12c Release 1 (12.1.0.1)"

Chapter 4, "Documentation Addendum"