Step 1: On the Remote Computer, Share the DVD Drive

The remote DVD drive must allow shared access.

To set this up, perform these steps on the remote computer that has the DVD drive:

1. Log in to the remote computer as an Administrator user.

2. Start Windows Explorer.

3. Right-click the DVD drive letter and select Sharing (or Sharing and Security).

4. Click the Sharing tab and do the following:

   1. Select Share this folder.

   2. In Share name, give it a share name such as dvd. You use this name when you map the DVD drive on the local computer.

   3. Click Permissions. You need at least read permission for the user who accesses the drive to install Oracle Database.

   4. Click OK when you are finished.

5. Insert the Oracle Database installation media into the DVD drive.