CHAPTER 4Database Definitions and Setup

In the previous chapter, we walked through installing the Oracle software. The server should now be configured for Oracle, and the required components installed. The advantage of installing the software by itself first is that if there are any issues with the configuration, the database doesn’t need to be dropped and recreated each time. It is very easy to launch the Oracle configuration assistants after the installation.

This chapter covers the next steps after the software is installed. The Database Configuration Assistant will guide you through the creation of the database. We will look at some of the configuration options, as well as how to use templates and scripts.

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