About Installing Oracle Database Software on Oracle Exadata Database Machine

Read about the different methods to install Oracle Database on Exadata.

On Exadata, Oracle recommends using the Oracle Exadata Deployment Assistant (OEDA) to install Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database. See, Oracle Exadata Database Machine Installation and Configuration Guide for more information.

If you choose to perform a manual Oracle Database installation on Exadata, note that the Exadata system software includes the required Linux packages and configuration settings for supported Oracle Database versions. You should not install or upgrade any Linux packages (RPMs) or change the Linux configuration parameters to install Oracle Database on Exadata. See, My Oracle Support note 888828.1 for complete Oracle Database and Exadata software version interoperability details.