Update strategy INPLACE (COMPATIBLE_DATA) for the database instance type SAP DB OLTP. With this update strategy, the database instance is restarted, if possible. The SAP DB software is then upgraded.
The INPLACE upgrade strategy is supported for the SAP DB versions listed in Update Strategy for SAP DB OLTP Database Instances.

• The general prerequisites for Updating an Existing Database Instance must be fulfilled.
• The database instance can be in any operational state.

1. The X Server is started, if necessary.
2. General checks are performed:
   The status of the data and log areas, database parameter settings, operational states of other database instances, and so on.
3. If the required log entries exist, the database instance is restarted.
4. The database instance is transferred to the operational state OFFLINE.
5. The X Server is stopped.
6. The required SAP DB software is upgraded.
7. The X Server is started.
8. The database instance is transferred to the operational state ONLINE.
9. The system tables are loaded.

• Procedure for UNIX Operating Systems
• Procedure for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems