9 Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure
Review this information for installation and deployment options for Oracle Grid Infrastructure.
Oracle Database and Oracle Grid Infrastructure installation software is available in multiple media, and can be installed using several options. The Oracle Grid Infrastructure software is available as an image, available for download from the Oracle Technology Network website, or the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud portal. In most cases, you use the graphical user interface (GUI) provided by Oracle Universal Installer to install the software. You can also use Oracle Universal Installer to complete silent mode installations, without using the GUI. You can also use Oracle Fleet Patching and Provisioning for subsequent Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle Database deployments.
- About Image-Based Oracle Grid Infrastructure Installation
Installation and configuration of Oracle Grid Infrastructure software is simplified with image-based installation. - Setup Wizard Installation Options for Creating Images
Gold image-creation options to use with your Oracle Database or Oracle Grid Infrastructure installation setup wizards. - Downloading the Software from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Portal
You can download the software from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud. - Understanding Cluster Configuration Options
Review these topics to understand the cluster configuration options available in Oracle Grid Infrastructure. - Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a New Cluster
Review these procedures to install the cluster configuration options available in this release of Oracle Grid Infrastructure. - Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure Using Command-Line Interface
Starting with Oracle Grid Infrastructure 23ai, you can install and configure Oracle Grid Infrastructure using the command-line interface. - Installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure Using a Cluster Configuration File
During installation of Oracle Grid Infrastructure, you have the option of either providing cluster configuration information manually, or using a cluster configuration file. - Installing Only the Oracle Grid Infrastructure Software
This installation option requires manual postinstallation steps to enable the Oracle Grid Infrastructure software. - About Deploying Oracle Grid Infrastructure Using Oracle Fleet Patching and Provisioning
Learn how you can use Oracle Fleet Patching and Provisioning (Oracle FPP) to provision your Oracle homes, and to manage your software lifecycle. - Confirming Oracle Clusterware Function
After Oracle Grid Infrastructure installation, confirm that your Oracle Clusterware installation is installed and running correctly. - Confirming Oracle ASM Function for Oracle Clusterware Files
Confirm Oracle ASM is running after installing Oracle Grid Infrastructure. - Understanding Offline Processes in Oracle Grid Infrastructure
After the installation of Oracle Grid Infrastructure, some components may be listed as OFFLINE. Oracle Grid Infrastructure activates these resources when you choose to add them.