APPENDIXInstallation and Configuration

Installing Oracle Database 10g is easy; installing Oracle Database 11g is even easier. In this appendix, I'll give you an overview of what you need to do before you start the installation process, including the configuration of the operating system software and server hardware. There is no "one size fits all" version of Oracle Database 11g; I'll briefly describe what options are available in each edition.

Next, I'll step through the Oracle Database 11g software installation process using the Oracle Universal Installer (OUI), then creating a database using the Database Creation Assistant (DBCA). Although you can create a new database using OUI, running DBCA as a separate step gives you a bit more configuration ...

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