I have a client running version 2000.2 sp1. I can't remember whether I can bring this system current in one shot, or if I have to install some of the interim updates first. Does anyone have a fast answer to this?
 
Thanks,
Earle

Not at all.  2002.4 or 2004.1 updates can be done in one shot to anything from 98.1 on with no problem.

Why go through the rebuild more than once?  So long as you have a good backup before you start, the update process compares your current Data Dictionary to the new one you are updating to (whatever version that may be) and rebuilds any files that are different and creates any new ones.  Makes no difference if your update is across one or several DBA versions, it only detects differences.
 
It may take longer if more files are involved but in many cases the same files are rebuilt by subsequent updates so why go through it multiple times?

Thanks for the input - I didn't think this would be so controversial. I'll try it Lynn's way, but because of Lorne's reservations I'll keep both fingers and toes crossed.
 
Earle