Preface
This guide explains how to install and configure single-instance Oracle Database.
This guide also provides information about Optimal Flexible Architecture, cloning an Oracle home, and how to remove the database software.
- Audience
This guide is intended for anyone responsible for installing Oracle Database 18c. - Documentation Accessibility
- Set Up Java Access Bridge to Implement Java Accessibility
Install Java Access Bridge so that assistive technologies on Microsoft Windows systems can use the Java Accessibility API. - Command Syntax
Refer to these command syntax conventions to understand command examples in this guide. - Related Documentation
The related documentation for Oracle Database products includes the following manuals: - Conventions
Audience
This guide is intended for anyone responsible for installing Oracle Database 18c.
Additional installation guides for Oracle Database, Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle Clusterware, Oracle Database Examples, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control are available at the following URL:
Parent topic: Preface
Documentation Accessibility
For information about Oracle's commitment to accessibility, visit the Oracle Accessibility Program website at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=docacc.
Access to Oracle Support
Oracle customers that have purchased support have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired.
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Set Up Java Access Bridge to Implement Java Accessibility
Install Java Access Bridge so that assistive technologies on Microsoft Windows systems can use the Java Accessibility API.
Java Access Bridge is a technology that enables Java applications and applets that implement the Java Accessibility API to be visible to assistive technologies on Microsoft Windows systems.
Refer to Java Platform, Standard Edition Accessibility Guide for information about the minimum supported versions of assistive technologies required to use Java Access Bridge. Also refer to this guide to obtain installation and testing instructions, and instructions for how to use Java Access Bridge.
Related Topics
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Command Syntax
Refer to these command syntax conventions to understand command examples in this guide.
Convention | Description |
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$ |
Bourne or BASH shell prompt in a command example. Do not enter the prompt as part of the command. |
% |
C Shell prompt in a command example. Do not enter the prompt as part of the command. |
# |
Superuser (root) prompt in a command example. Do not enter the prompt as part of the command. |
monospace |
UNIX command syntax |
backslash \ |
A backslash is the UNIX and Linux command continuation character. It is used in command examples that are too long to fit on a single line. Enter the command as displayed (with a backslash) or enter it on a single line without a backslash:
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braces { } |
Braces indicate required items:
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brackets [ ] |
Brackets indicate optional items:
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ellipses ... |
Ellipses indicate an arbitrary number of similar items:
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italic |
Italic type indicates a variable. Substitute a value for the variable:
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vertical line | |
A vertical line indicates a choice within braces or brackets:
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Related Documentation
The related documentation for Oracle Database products includes the following manuals:
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Conventions
Convention | Meaning |
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boldface |
Boldface type indicates graphical user interface elements associated with an action, or terms defined in text or the glossary. |
italic |
Italic type indicates book titles, emphasis, or placeholder variables for which you supply particular values. |
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Monospace type indicates commands within a paragraph, URLs, code in examples, text that appears on the screen, or text that you enter. |
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