Chapter 2. Installing Oracle Database 10g

IN THIS CHAPTER

Installation Decisions 23

Prerequisites 24

Installing 10g on UNIX/Linux 25

Oracle Database 10g DBCA Overview 32

Installing 10g on Windows 34

Companion CD Installation and Patches (All Platforms) 35

Installation Checklists 36

Database and Binary Cloning 36

Using Enterprise Manager for Cloning 38

Migrating a Database from 8i or 9i 39

Overview of Database Upgrade Assistant 40

Applying Patches to Database Installations 46

Uninstalling from a Failed Install 47