Oracle Database Tips by Donald Burleson

Oracle10g Grid Computing with RAC
Chapter 6 - Install, Configure and Database Creation

Phase - 3

This phase involves installation of Cluster Ready Services and installation of the Oracle database software and other allied functions, such as enabling the RAC option, as it is done in the case of the different Linux flavors. Subsequently, the creation of the database follows, which may be done by using DBCA GUI or by the manual method.

In the following sections, we will discuss how to set up the cluster environment for Linux environment using the installation of Cluster Ready Services. CRS is the only required clusterware in case of Linux and Windows environment. In case of other UNIX platforms like Solaris, HP-UX, HP Tru64 and AIX, vendor provided clusterware can also be used, but that would be optional.

Then we will also discuss the Oracle software installation and database creation. The phase involving the Oracle installation and the subsequent creation of the RAC database and configuration is mostly the same on all platforms.

Before we begin discussing the installation of CRS and Database Software and DB creation, let us recap all the storage options available for CRS Files and Database Files. Table 6.3 provides a summary of the storage options available.