Oracle Database Configuration Assistant

The Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) is a graphical user interface that interacts with the Oracle Universal Installer when you choose to create a database automatically when you install the Oracle 9i Server. Figure 3.1 shows the initial screen presented when working with the DBCA. Alternatively, it can be used as a standalone program. Its purpose is to simplify the creation of a database. The DBCA is a Java-based interface that can be launched from any platform that has access to a Java engine.

Figure 3.1. Using the Database Configuration Assistant.

During installation of the ...

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