Operating System Checklist for Oracle Database Client on Linux
Use this checklist to check minimum operating system requirements for Oracle Database Client.
Table 1-2 Operating System General Checklist for Oracle Database Client on Linux
Item | Task |
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Operating system general requirements |
OpenSSH installed manually, if you do not have it installed already as part of a default Linux installation. A Linux kernel in the list of supported kernels and releases listed in this guide. |
Linux x86-64 operating system requirements |
The following Linux x86-64 kernels are supported:
Review the system requirements section for a list of minimum package requirements. |
IBM: Linux on System z operating system requirements |
The following IBM: Linux on System z kernels are supported:
Review the system requirements section for a list of minimum package requirements. |
Linux for Arm (aarch64) operating system requirements |
Starting with Oracle Database 19c Release Update (19.19), the Linux for Arm (aarch64) operating system is supported with the following minimum supported version: Oracle Linux 8.6 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 7: 5.15.0-6.80.3.1.el8uek.aarch64 or later |
Linux for Arm (aarch64) operating system requirements for Oracle Instant Client |
The following Linux for Arm (aarch64) kernels are supported for Oracle Instant Client only:
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Oracle Preinstallation RPM for Oracle Linux |
If you use Oracle Linux, then Oracle recommends that you run an Oracle preinstallation RPM for your Linux release to configure your operating system for Oracle Database and Oracle Grid Infrastructure installations. |
Oracle RPM Checker utility for IBM: Linux on System z |
Oracle recommends that you use the Oracle RPM Checker utility to verify that you have the required Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE packages installed on your IBM: Linux on System z operating system before you start the Oracle Database or Oracle Grid Infrastructure installation. |
Parent topic: Oracle Database Client Installation Checklist