Oracle Database 11g Release 2 introduces edition-based redefinition, a revolutionary new capability that allows online application upgrade with uninterrupted availability of the application. Below we note some great links with in-depth information for anyone who want to learn this great feature:
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- Great article by Tom Kyte in Oracle Magazine
 - OTN white-paper by Bryn Llewellyn
 - Great blog-post by Tim Hall
 - Oracle Documentation
 
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