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Installing Oracle 11g R2 Database
(Single Node)
This section provides information about completing the initial setup or
completing the reinstallation procedures as described in the
Oracle Database on
Enterprise Linux x86_64 Operating System and Hardware Installation Guide
.
Configuring the Public Network
Ensure that your public network is functioning and that an IP address and host
name are assigned to your system. For example: Configuring
/etc/hosts .
Ensure that you have set a valid host name for your system.
Configuring the Database Storage
You can use the following methods to configure your database storage disks:
• Using the ext3 File System
•Using the Oracle
Automatic Storage Management ( ASM)
Configuring the Database Storage Using the ext3 File System
To configure database storage using the ext3 file system:
1 Log in as root .
2 Run the following command:
cd /opt/oracle
3
Run the following command:
mkdir oradata recovery
Use the fdisk utility to create a partition to store your database files.
For example:
sdb1 if your storage device is sdb
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