A.1.2 Using Response Files

Use these general steps for installing and configuring Oracle products using the installer in silent or response file mode.

Note:

You must complete all required preinstallation tasks on a system before running the installer in silent or response file mode.

1. Verify the Windows Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Oracle exists and that the value for inst_loc is the location of the Oracle Inventory directory on the local node.

   Note:

   Changing the value for inst_loc in the Windows registry is not supported after the installation of Oracle software
2. Prepare a response file.
3. Run the installer in silent or response file mode.
4. If you completed a software-only installation, then perform the steps necessary to configure the Oracle product.