A major prerequisite for the usage and deployment of Oracle database technology is a successful installation. The purpose of this Oracle 11g training course module is to offer a step-by-step guide for the configuration of a Linux or Microsoft Windows server to host an Oracle database Enterprise Edition installation. Especially in a Linux environment installation of the database requires careful preparation, configuration and sometimes troubleshooting in order to succeed. This course includes practical tips learned from many real-world installations which can assist you to achieve a successful installation in your environment. We will explore both a standalone database installation and also a grid infrastructure installation. Major objectives covered within this guide book include: - Configuration of the Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems in anticipation of a database installation; Performing a Desktop Class installation of the Oracle 11g R2 Enterprise Edition database; - Performing a Server Class installation of the Oracle 11g R2 Enterprise Edition database; - Addressing configuration and setup issues using the FixUp utility;- Verification of a valid database installation; Database administrator and technical support interface options, including the use of Enterprise Manager, command-line SQL*Plus, and terminal console SSH;- Preparing a host system for the Grid Infrastructure and Oracle RDBMS installations and performing those installations;- Preparing a host system for ASM storage management; - Partitioning and configuration of storage devices for ASM storage on both Linux and MS Windows servers; While this course module applies specifically to the installation of the Enterprise Edition of the Oracle database, it covers basic topics which apply to any Oracle software installation. Therefore, this material is also useful for the installation of other Oracle products such as the Oracle Database Client, specialized options for a database server installation, and so on.

Using real-world examples and hands-on tasks, Oracle Data Guard 11gR2 Administration Beginner's Guide will give you a solid foundation in Oracle Data Guard. It has been designed to teach you everything you need to know to successfully create and operate Data Guard environments with maximum flexibility, compatibility, and effectiveness.If you are an Oracle database administrator who wants to configure and administer Data Guard configurations, then "Oracle Data Guard 11gR2 Administration Beginner's Guide" is for you. With a basic understanding of Oracle database administration, you'll be able to easily follow the book.

This IBM® RedpaperTM publication describes experiences gained while installing Oracle Database 11gR2 with Grid Infrastructure (GI). It covers the set up and installation process for these environments: Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 with DASD Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 with FCP/SCSI Setting up SLES11 with DASD Setting up SLES11 with FCP/SCSI disks Examples include the installation of the Grid Infrastructure, installation of a single instance database and installation of a two-node Real Application Cluster (RAC) database. In all cases, we use UDEV rules for DASD and single path SCSI, and multipathing for multi-path SCSI to provide device persistency for ASM storage, not ASMLib. Interested readers would include database consultants, installers, administrators, and system programmers. This is not meant to replace Oracle documentation, but to supplement it with our experiences while installing and using Oracle Database products. We made extensive uses of My Oracle Support notes.

Linux on System z offers many advantages to customers who rely on the IBM® mainframe systems to run their businesses. Linux on System z makes use of the qualities of service in the System z® hardware and in z/VM®, making it a robust industrial strength Linux. This provides an excellent platform for hosting Oracle solutions that run in your enterprise. This IBM Redbooks® publication is divided into several sections to share the following experiences that are gained while Oracle Database 11gR2 is installed and tested: Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 for Oracle Managing an Oracle on Linux on System z environment Provisioning Linux guests using several tools It also includes many general hints and tips for running Oracle products on IBM System z with Linux and z/VM. Interested readers include database consultants, installers, administrators, and system programmers. This book is not meant to replace Oracle documentation but to supplement it with our experiences while Oracle products are installed and used.

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Pro Oracle Fusion Applications is your one-stop source for help with installing Oracle’s Fusion Applications suite in your on-premise environment. It also aids in the monitoring and ongoing administration of your Fusion environment. Author Tushar Thakker is widely known for his writings and expertise on Oracle Fusion Applications, and now he brings his accumulated wisdom to you in the form of this convenient handbook. Provisioning an Oracle Fusion Applications infrastructure is a daunting task. You’ll have to plan a suitable topology and install the required database, an enterprise-wide identity management solution, and the applications themselves—all while working with a wide variety of people who may not always be accustomed to working together. Pro Oracle Fusion Applications provides a path to success that you won’t want to be without. Beyond installation, Pro Oracle Fusion Applications provides excellent guidance on managing, monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting your environment. The book also covers patching, a mundane but essential task that must be done regularly to keep your installation protected and running smoothly. The comprehensive and wide-ranging coverage makes Pro Oracle Fusion Applications an important book for anyone with responsibility for installation and ongoing management of an Oracle Fusion Applications installation.