Oracle 19C Installation on Linux Step by Step
Hi there! My name is John Johnson and I’m here to guide you through the process of installing Oracle 19C on Linux. I’ve done this installation several times and I’m happy to share my experience with you. But first, let me tell you a little bit about Oracle 19C.
What is Oracle 19C?
Oracle 19C is the latest version of the Oracle Database. It was released in 2023 and it comes with several new features and enhancements. Some of the key features of Oracle 19C include:
- Automatic indexing
- Real-Time Statistics
- Application continuity
- JSON enhancements
Now that you know a little bit about Oracle 19C, let’s get started with the installation process.
Step 1: Download the Software
The first step in the installation process is to download the Oracle 19C software from the Oracle website. You’ll need to create an Oracle account if you don’t already have one. Once you have an account, you can download the software.
I prefer downloading the software directly to the Linux server where I’ll be installing it. This saves me the step of transferring the software from my local machine to the server.
Step 2: Install Required Packages
Before we can start the installation process, we need to install some required packages on our Linux server. These packages include:
- binutils
- compat-libcap1
- compat-libstdc++-33
- compat-libstdc++-33.i686
- gcc
- gcc-c++
- glibc
- glibc.i686
- glibc-devel
- glibc-devel.i686
- ksh
- libaio
- libaio.i686
- libaio-devel
- libaio-devel.i686
- libgcc
- libstdc++
- libstdc++.i686
- libstdc++-devel
- libstdc++-devel.i686
- libxcb
- make
- net-tools
- smartmontools
- sysstat
- unixODBC
- unixODBC-devel
You can install these packages using the package manager on your Linux server. For example, if you’re using a Red Hat-based distribution, you can use the following command to install the required packages:
yum install binutils compat-libcap1 compat-libstdc++-33 compat-libstdc++-33.i686 gcc gcc-c++ glibc glibc.i686 glibc-devel glibc-devel.i686 ksh libaio libaio.i686 libaio-devel libaio-devel.i686 libgcc libstdc++ libstdc++.i686 libstdc++-devel libstdc++-devel.i686 libxcb make net-tools smartmontools sysstat unixODBC unixODBC-devel
Step 3: Set System Parameters
Before we can start the Oracle 19C installation, we need to set some system parameters. These parameters include:
- Kernel parameters
- Resource limits
- Time zone
You can find detailed instructions on how to set these parameters in the Oracle documentation. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully, as incorrect settings can cause issues during the installation process.
Step 4: Install Oracle 19C
Now that we’ve completed all the prerequisites, we can start the Oracle 19C installation process. You’ll need to run the Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) to install Oracle 19C.
The OUI is a graphical tool that will guide you through the installation process. You’ll need to provide some information during the installation process, such as the location of the Oracle home directory, the password for the administrative user, and the type of database you want to install.
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully and double-check all the settings before proceeding with the installation. Once the installation is complete, you should be able to start using Oracle 19C.
FAQs
Q: Do I need a specific version of Linux to install Oracle 19C?
A: Yes, Oracle 19C is only supported on specific versions of Linux. You can find a list of supported Linux distributions in the Oracle documentation.
Q: Can I install Oracle 19C on a virtual machine?
A: Yes, you can install Oracle 19C on a virtual machine. However, you’ll need to make sure that the virtual machine meets the minimum system requirements.
Q: Do I need to be a database expert to install Oracle 19C?
A: No, you don’t need to be a database expert to install Oracle 19C. However, you should have some experience with Linux and basic database concepts.
Q: Can I install Oracle 19C on a production server?
A: Yes, you can install Oracle 19C on a production server. However, you should test the installation on a non-production server first to make sure everything works as expected.