How to Verify the Oracle Installation

Perform the following steps to verify the Oracle installation.

1. Verify that the oracle user and the dba group own the $ORACLE_HOME/bin/oracle directory.

2. Verify that the $ORACLE_HOME/bin/oracle permissions are set as follows.

   -rwsr-s--x

3. Verify that the listener binaries exist in the $ORACLE_HOME/bin directory.

Where to Go From Here

When you have completed the work in this section, go to "Creating an Oracle Database".