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• Determine your initial default block size (specified in the
DB_BLOCK_SIZE parameter). Remember that although
Oracle supports multiple block sizes, the default block
size cannot be changed after database creation.
• Plan for the initial set of users, including the method for
authenticating users and the roles and privileges to be
assigned to each.
Installing the Oracle Software
The Oracle software is installed using the Oracle Universal
Installer (OUI), which is provided on the installation CD for
all Oracle platforms. The OUI is a Java tool that provides
essentially the same user interface regardless of your plat-
form. Note that under Unix and Linux, the OUI requires an
X Windows environment; under Microsoft Windows, the
OUI runs in native Windows mode.
The actual operation of the OUI is straightforward and intui-
tive. Depending on your installation CD set, you may be
asked to choose the edition (Enterprise, Standard, etc.) you
want to install. The OUI will then suggest a list of database
options and components, which you can modify. Once you
have told the program what you want to install, the installa-
tion proceeds automatically.
You have the option to create a “starter” database. If you
choose this option, the Database Creation Assistant (DBCA)
will be invoked and you will be prompted for some basic
configuration information.
Creating a Database
There are two ways to create a database: ...