Installing Oracle on Linux

This article is a comprehensive guide for installing Oracle9i Release 2 (9.2.0.4.0) on the Red Hat Linux Fedora Core 2 operating environment. Also included in this article is a detailed overview for applying the Oracle9i (9.2.0.5.0) patchset. Keep in mind the following assumptions throughout this article:

When installing Red Hat Linux Fedora Core 2, I install ALL components. (Everything). This makes it easier than trying to troubleshoot missing software components.

As of March 26, 2004, Oracle includes the Oracle9i database software with the 9.2.0.4.0 patchset already included. This will save considerable time since the patchset does not have to be downloaded and installed. We will, however, be applying the 9.2.0.5.0 patchset.

Although it is not required, it is recommend to apply the 9.2.0.5.0 patchset.

The post installation section includes steps for configuring the Oracle Networking files, configuring the database to start and stop when the machine is cycled, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Finally, at the end of this article, we will be creating an Oracle 9.2.0.5.0 database named ORA920 using supplied scripts. Swap Space Considerations

Ensure enough swap space is available.

Installing Oracle9i requires a minimum of 512MB of memory. (An inadequate amount of swap during the installation will cause the Oracle Universal Installer to either "hang" or "die")
To check the amount of memory / swap you have allocated, type either:
# free
- OR -
# cat /proc/swaps
- OR -
# cat /proc/meminfo grep MemTotal


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