R12.2 introduces several new features for database administrators including: 1. Dual file system support for online patching which uses a patch edition to apply updates while the run edition remains online. 2. Simplified installation procedures using Rapidwiz which can install directly onto existing RAC clusters or ASM. 3. The new adop utility automates the online patching process across multiple nodes using edition-based redefinition and cross-edition triggers. 4. Changes to the file system layout separate application code and configuration files to improve maintenance.