Installing Oracle9i Software

After setting up VERITAS Storage Foundation for Oracle RAC, proceed to install Oracle9i software. You can install the software on shared storage or locally on each node. Make sure to review the Oracle installation manuals before completing the procedures below.

When you use the Oracle installer, do not create a database or install a pre-created database. For example, when you choose to use the "Enterprise Edition" or the "Standard Edition" displayed by the Oracle installer, select the "Software only" option to install the binaries without creating a database. If you choose "Custom installation," do not create a database when prompted to do so.

Create the database after installing Oracle and running the VERITAS script, /opt/VRTS/bin/linkrac9i; see Linking to VERITAS Libraries. Refer to Creating a Starter Database for suggested methods to create a database.