Computer Accessories User Manual

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Contents
Send Us Your Comments ................................................................................................................... ix
Preface............................................................................................................................................................ xi
1 Oracle9i Installation Planning
Oracle9i Installation Overview........................................................................................................ 1-2
Oracle9i Products for Installation .............................................................................................. 1-2
Oracle9i Database Configurations .................................................................................................. 1-4
Environment Descriptions .......................................................................................................... 1-4
Database Configuration Assistant.............................................................................................. 1-5
Installation With Existing Oracle Databases................................................................................. 1-7
System Installation Requirements ................................................................................................. 1-8
Time Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
Hardware Requirements ............................................................................................................. 1-8
Minimum Hardware Requirements .......................................................................................... 1-8
Disk Space Requirements............................................................................................................ 1-9
Images .......................................................................................................................................... 1-10
Operating System Software Requirements............................................................................. 1-11
Product Dependencies ..................................................................................................................... 1-13
Important Compatibility Issues................................................................................................ 1-13
Additional Product-Specific Installation Requirements....................................................... 1-13
Configuration Restrictions.............................................................................................................. 1-15
Copying Oracle Executables ..................................................................................................... 1-16
Oracle Net Linking Options ........................................................................................................... 1-16