3 Configuring Operating Systems for Oracle Database Client on HP-UX Itanium Systems

Complete operating system configuration requirements and checks for Oracle HP-UX Itanium systems before you start installation.

• Guidelines for HP-UX Itanium Operating System Installation
  Be aware of these operating system guidelines before proceeding with an Oracle installation.
• Reviewing Operating System Security Common Practices
  Secure operating systems are an important basis for general system security.
• About Operating System Requirements
  Depending on the products that you intend to install, verify that you have the required operating system kernel and packages installed.
• Operating System Requirements for HP-UX Itanium Systems
  The compilers and patches listed in this section are supported for this release on HP-UX Itanium systems for Oracle Database, Oracle Database Client, and Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
• Additional Drivers and Software Packages for HP-UX Itanium Systems
  You are not required to install additional drivers and packages, but you may choose to install or configure these drivers and packages.
• Checking the Software Requirements on HP-UX Itanium
  Check your software to see if they meet the minimum version, compiler, and patch requirements for installation.