D Configuring Networks for Oracle Database

Typically, the computer on which you want to install Oracle Database is connected to the network, has a local storage to contain the Oracle Database installation, has a display monitor, and has a media drive.

Configuring networks for Oracle Database describes how to install Oracle Database on computers that do not meet the typical scenario.

• Installing Oracle Database on Computers with Multiple IP Addresses
  Use this procedure to set the ORACLE_HOSTNAME Environment Variable.
• Installing Oracle Database on Computers with Multiple Aliases
  A computer with multiple aliases is registered with the naming service under a single IP address but with multiple aliases.
• Installing Oracle Database on Nonnetworked Computers
  You can install Oracle Database on non-networked computers.
• Installing a Loopback Adapter
  When you install a loopback adapter, the loopback adapter assigns a local IP address for your computer.