Creating an Oracle Software Owner User

If the Oracle software owner user (oracle ) does not exist, or if you require a new Oracle software owner user, then create it as described in this section.

1. Enter the following command:

   # smit security
   

2. Choose the appropriate menu items to create the oracle user, specifying the following information:
   • In the Primary GROUP field, specify the Oracle Inventory group, for example oinstall.
   • In the Group SET field, specify the OSDBA group and if required, the OSOPER group. For example dba, asmdba, or oper.

   Note:

   The UID for the oracle user must be less than 65536.

3. Press F10 to exit.
4. Set the password of the oracle user:

   # passwd oracle

You must note the user ID number for installation users, because you need it during preinstallation.