Storage Checklist for Oracle Database Client Installation

Use this checklist to review storage minimum requirements and assist with configuration planning.

Table 1-5 Storage Checklist for Oracle Database Client Installation

Check Task

Minimum local disk storage space for Oracle software

At least 350 MB for an Instant Client installation

At least 1536 MB for Administrator installation

At least 1024 MB for Runtime installation

At least 180 MB for Custom installation

Recommended file system

Ensure that you have one of the following storage options available:

  • Oracle ASM Cluster File System (Oracle ACFS)

  • Oracle Automatic Storage Management (Oracle ASM)

  • NTFS File System or Resilient File System (ReFS)

The database files must be placed on Oracle ASM if you are using Oracle ACFS; otherwise they can be placed on NTFS or ReFS.