How to Specify the Location of Data Files on a Shared File System for Oracle 10g or 11g

1. When dbca prompts you for a storage option, select Cluster File System.

2. When dbca prompts you for the location, select the option for common location.

3. After selecting the option for a common location, type the name of the directory on the shared file system and press Return.

Next Steps

After you have created the Oracle database, go to Configuring Resources for Oracle RAC Database Instances.