Oracle Database Plug-In Process Overview

This release of the Oracle database plug-in only supports Oracle database software in single-instance environments. Support for Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) is not included.

Working with the Oracle database plug-in is a multi-step process.

1. Procure the Oracle database software for use on individual nodes.

2. Define the directory structure in which you want your Oracle installation to reside.

3. Download any required patches from the Oracle web site.

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   Note –

   At present, the known Oracle patch applies to Oracle 9i for Linux systems. In addition, to run Oracle 9i on Solaris SPARC systems, install the Solaris patches mentioned in Solaris Patches for Oracle 9i on SPARC Systems.

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4. Define the directory structure that you want applied to your target Oracle installations.

5. For Oracle 9i:

   • Ensure that the syspass session variable is set.

   • Install Oracle 9i software and support scripts, as explained in How to Install Oracle Single-Instance Software for Oracle Database 10g.

   • Create the Oracle 9i database, as explained in How to Create the Oracle 9i Database.

6. For Oracle 10g:

   • Install Oracle 10g software and support scripts, as explained in How to Install Oracle Single-Instance Software for Oracle Database 10g.

   • Create the Oracle 10g database, as explained in How to Create the Oracle 10g Database.