Q1. Oracle extended support contract for 10gR2 is going to end on 31st July 2011. Does this mean that companies need to purchase extended support and subscribe this; before 31 July 2011 ? Ans : Yes, if you want to continue to receive support from Oracle for any 10gR2 releases after July 31, 2011, you need to purchase Extended Support for that database release. Q2. Does this mean that company can't access anymore to "Oracle Support / Metalink" (upload patches, create SR, ...) without procuring the extended support. Ans : Yes.