Installing Oracle Software in a New Oracle Home

Choose a new location for Oracle Home and then install the new Oracle Database Software for single-instance.

• Choose a New Location for Oracle Home when Upgrading
  You must choose a location for Oracle home for the new release of Oracle Database that is separate from the Oracle home of your current release.
• Installing the New Oracle Database Software for Single Instance
  Use this procedure overview to assist you to install the software for the new Oracle Database release for a single instance deployment.