> > New shutdown modes are not supported via the Services API (yet).
>
> I see - that might explain why I couldn't find any information ;-)
>
> Any plans when (in which versions) to introduce them?
>
> --Heiko
>
>

change the password of SYSDBA
Then you can shut it down, i.e. wait until all connections are disconnected.
Then you can connect, do your updates and startup.
You'll need to leave yourself in control of the new sysdba password though
Alan