Note: lsnrctl (Listener Control Utility) is a command-line tool provided by Oracle Database to manage the Oracle Listener (a background process that listens for incoming client connection requests). On Ubuntu, lsnrctl is typically installed as part of the Oracle Database software or Oracle Instant Client—not as a standalone system package. Migrating lsnrctl involves migrating the underlying Oracle components (Listener, Instant Client, or Database) it depends on.
Backup Critical Files:
Before making any changes, back up all relevant configuration and data files to prevent loss:
listener.ora (usually in $ORACLE_HOME/network/admin).tnsnames.ora (same directory as listener.ora)./var/opt/oracle/oraInventory (records installed Oracle components).tar or rsync to create compressed backups (e.g., tar -czvf listener_backup.tar.gz $ORACLE_HOME/network/admin).Check Compatibility:
Verify that the target version of Oracle Database/Instant Client is compatible with your existing database version. Refer to Oracle’s official compatibility matrix (e.g., “Oracle Database Upgrade Compatibility Matrix”) to avoid conflicts.
Download New Components:
If migrating to a newer version of lsnrctl, download the corresponding Oracle Database or Instant Client package from the official Oracle website. For example:
lsnrctl): Choose the Linux x86_64 version compatible with Ubuntu.Stop the Listener:
Use lsnrctl to gracefully stop the listener to prevent new connections during migration:
lsnrctl stop
Confirm the listener has stopped by checking its status:
lsnrctl status
(Expected output: “The listener is not running.”)
Stop the Database (If Migrating the Database):
If you’re migrating the Oracle Database itself, shut down the instance using SQL*Plus or srvctl (for RAC environments):
sqlplus / as sysdba
SHUTDOWN IMMEDIATE;
EXIT;
Or, for RAC:
srvctl stop database -d <database_name>
lsnrctl)Uninstall Old Instant Client (Optional):
If you’re replacing an older version, remove the old Instant Client files to avoid conflicts. For example:
sudo rm -rf /opt/oracle/instantclient_19_12
Install New Instant Client:
Extract the downloaded Instant Client package to a target directory (e.g., /opt/oracle/instantclient_21_11):
sudo mkdir -p /opt/oracle/instantclient_21_11
sudo tar -xvf instantclient-basic-linux.x64-21.11.0.0.0.zip -C /opt/oracle/instantclient_21_11 --strip-components=1
Update Environment Variables:
Edit your shell profile (e.g., ~/.bashrc) to include the new Instant Client path:
export ORACLE_HOME=/opt/oracle/instantclient_21_11
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$ORACLE_HOME:$LD_LIBRARY_PATH
export PATH=$ORACLE_HOME:$PATH
Apply changes:
source ~/.bashrc
lsnrctl)Run Installer:
Execute the Oracle Database installer and select the “Upgrade” option to upgrade the existing database. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Example:
sudo ./runInstaller -silent -upgrade -responseFile /path/to/upgrade_response_file.rsp
Complete Post-Installation Steps:
After the installer finishes, run the Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) or manually complete post-upgrade tasks (e.g., running scripts in $ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/admin).
Verify Configuration Files:
Check the listener.ora file (in $ORACLE_HOME/network/admin) for any changes required by the new version (e.g., new parameters, deprecated options). Common changes include updating protocol versions or adding security settings.
Register Database with Listener:
If the database was migrated, manually register it with the listener to ensure connections work:
lsnrctl register
Or, specify the service name and host explicitly:
lsnrctl register <service_name> -host <hostname> -port <port>
(Replace <service_name> with your database service name, <hostname> with the server’s hostname/IP, and <port> with the listener port—default is 1521.)
Start the Listener:
Use lsnrctl to start the listener and confirm it’s running:
lsnrctl start
lsnrctl status
Expected output: “Listener is ready” with details about the listening address and services.
Start the Database (If Migrated):
Start the Oracle Database instance:
sqlplus / as sysdba
STARTUP;
EXIT;
Or, for RAC:
srvctl start database -d <database_name>
Test Connectivity:
Use tnsping or SQL*Plus to verify the listener is working:
tnsping <service_name>
Or connect to the database:
sqlplus <username>/<password>@<service_name>
(Expected output: Successful connection to the database.)
Clear Old Files:
Once you’ve confirmed the new version works, delete old Oracle components (e.g., old Instant Client directories) to free up disk space.
Update Documentation:
Document the new versions of lsnrctl, Oracle Database, and Instant Client, along with any configuration changes made during migration.
Monitor Performance:
Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) or lsnrctl commands (e.g., lsnrctl services) to monitor listener performance and ensure no issues arise after migration.
By following these steps, you can safely migrate lsnrctl (and its dependent Oracle components) on Ubuntu while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity. Always refer to Oracle’s official documentation for version-specific instructions.