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Installing oracle 19c on RHEL 9

JANUARY 27, 2025

Steps to Install Oracle Linux 9 and Set Up Oracle Database 19c

1. Download Oracle Linux ISO

Get the Oracle Linux ISO file from this link: https://yum.oracle.com/oracle-linux-
isos.html.
2. Install Oracle Linux 9
Use the downloaded ISO file to install Oracle Linux 9 on either a virtual machine (VM)
 or a physical server.

3. Verify Installation
Once the OS is installed, log in to the machine and run the following commands to
verify the system setup:

cat /etc/*release – This shows the Oracle Linux version.

uname -a – This displays the kernel version.

4. Install Oracle Preinstallation Package

Ensure the server has internet access, then install the Oracle preinstallation package:

yum install -y oracle-database-preinstall-19c – This command will

download necessary Oracle dependencies.

5. Apply Kernel Parameter Changes

Run and apply kernel parameter changes:

sysctl -p – This ensures kernel parameters are applied without needing a

restart.

6. Set Password for Oracle User

After the Oracle preinstallation package creates the oracle user, set the password:

id oracle – Confirm the oracle user was created.

passwd oracle – Set the password for the oracle user.

7. Create Oracle 19c Directories

Create the required directories for Oracle Database:

mkdir -p /u01/app/oracle/product/19c/dbhome_1 – Oracle binaries,

config files, and libraries are stored here.
mkdir -p /u02/oracle/oradata – Data files for the Oracle database will
reside here.
mkdir -p /u02/oracle/FRA – This is for the Fast Recovery Area (FRA), storing
backups and logs.
mkdir -p /backup/patch – Store Oracle patch files here.

8. Update Ownership and Permissions

Change ownership and permissions for the directories:

chown -R oracle:oinstall /u02

chown -R oracle:oinstall /u01
chown -R oracle:oinstall /backup
chmod -R 775 /u01/
chmod -R 775 /u02/
chmod -R 775 /backup/
 9. Set Limits for Oracle User
Set resource limits for the oracle user by editing the /etc/security/limits.conf
file:

Limit processes:
oracle soft nproc 2047
oracle hard nproc 16384
Limit file descriptors:
oracle soft nofile 1024
oracle hard nofile 65536
Limit stack size:
oracle soft stack 10240
oracle hard stack 10240
Lock memory in RAM:
oracle soft memlock 134217728
oracle hard memlock 134217728

10. Reboot or Re-login

These limits will take effect after a system reboot or when the oracle user logs out and
back in. You can verify with the command:

ulimit -l

11. Disable Firewall (Optional)

To disable the firewall or adjust rules, run:

systemctl stop firewalld

systemctl disable firewalld

12. Configure Oracle User’s Bash Profile

Set up environment variables for the Oracle user:

Log in as the Oracle user: su - oracle

Edit .bash_profile: vi ~/.bash_profile
Add these Oracle environment variables:
bash
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export TMP=/tmp export TMPDIR=$TMP export
ORACLE_BASE=/u01/app/oracle export
ORACLE_HOME=/u01/app/oracle/product/19c/dbhome_1 export
ORACLE_SID=orcl export ORACLE_TERM=xterm export
 BASE_PATH=/usr/sbin:$PATH export PATH=$ORACLE_HOME/bin:$BASE_PATH
export PATH=$ORACLE_HOME/OPatch:$PATH export
LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$ORACLE_HOME/lib:/lib:/usr/lib/ export
CLASSPATH=$ORACLE_HOME/JRE:$ORACLE_HOME/jlib:$ORACLE_HOME/rdbms/jlib

13. Apply Changes to Bash Profile

To apply the environment variables to your current session, run:

source ~/.bash_profile

14. Verify Environment Variables

Ensure the environment variables are set correctly:

echo $ORACLE_HOME
echo $ORACLE_SID
echo $PATH
echo $LD_LIBRARY_PATH Or use:
env | grep ORA

15. Download Oracle Database 19c Installation Files

Download the Oracle Database 19c files and OPatch utility from the official Oracle
website:
https://www.oracle.com/database/technologies/oracle-database-software-
downloads.html#db_ee
For this example, download LINUX.X64_193000_db_home.zip (requires an Oracle
account).

16. Upload Installation Files

Upload the Oracle Database zip and OPatch files to the $ORACLE_HOME directory.

17. Download Oracle Database Patch

Visit My Oracle Support and follow these steps:

Search for “Oracle Database 19c patch”.

Choose the patch that matches your system configuration.
Download and save it to your system, then upload it to /backup/patch on the server.

18. Change File Ownership

Change the ownership of the uploaded files:
 chown oracle:oinstall LINUX.X64_193000_db_home.zip
chown oracle:oinstall p6880880_190000_Linux-x86-x64.zip
chown oracle:oinstall patch_file_name.zip

19. Unzip Oracle Database Software

Unzip the Oracle Database installation files:

unzip LINUX.X64_193000_db_home.zip

20. Remove Old OPatch Directory

The unzipped files will include an old OPatch directory. To replace it, run:

ls -ld Opatch (to check if the directory exists)

rm -rf Opatch (to remove the old directory)

21. Unzip New OPatch Utility

Now unzip the OPatch zip file:

unzip p6880880_190000_Linux-x86-x64.zip

Confirm the new OPatch directory:

ls -ld Opatch

22. Remove Unnecessary Zip Files

After extracting the necessary files, remove the Oracle DB and OPatch zip files from
$ORACLE_HOME.

23. Unzip Patch from /backup/patch

Unzip the patch from the /backup/patch directory:

unzip patch_file_name.zip

This creates a directory under /backup/patch, such as /backup/patch/3344556677.

24. Remove Patch Zip File

Once unzipped, remove the patch zip file:
 rm -rf patch_file_name.zip

25. Set Display Environment Variable

To set the display variable for graphical applications, run:

export DISPLAY=machine_name:0.0

26. Set CV_ASSUME_DISTID

Set the distribution ID for Oracle installation:

export CV_ASSUME_DISTID=OL8

27. Apply the Patch

Run the installer to apply the patch:

./runInstaller -applyRU /backup/patch/3344556677

28. Wait for Patch Application

Wait for the patch to apply. You will see a message like:
“Successfully applied the patch. The log can be found at:
/tmp/InstallActionsDATETIME/InstallerPatchActionsDATETIME.log”
29. Launch Oracle DB Setup Wizard
The installer will now launch the Oracle DB setup wizard.

30. Choose Installation Options

The wizard will offer these choices:

Create and configure a single-instance database.

Set up software only. For this task, choose Set Up Software Only.

31. Select Installation Type

Choose Single Instance Database Installation (not Oracle RAC).

32. Choose Database Edition

Choose either Enterprise Edition or Standard Edition.

33. Specify Oracle Directories

Confirm that the Oracle base and home directories are correct. These will auto-
populate based on previous steps.
34. Specify Oracle Inventory Directory
Leave the Oracle inventory directory as the default.

35. Select Groups

Choose the oinstall group for all options.

36. Run Root Scripts

Allow automatic execution of configuration scripts and provide the root user password.

37. Prerequisite Checks

If you encounter warnings, select Ignore All and proceed.
38. Start Installation
On the summary page, click Install to begin the installation process.

39. Wait for Installation Completion

The database software will install. The final message will say, “The registration of
Oracle Database was successful.”

40. Close the Wizard

Once the installation is complete, close the wizard.

41. Verify Installation

Run the following commands to verify:

sqlplus -v – Check the Oracle version.

cat /etc/oraInst.loc – Verify the inventory location and group.
cd /u01/app/oraInventory/ContentsXML && cat inventory.xml – Ensure the
home points to the correct $ORACLE_HOME.

42. Create a Database with DBCA

Use the DBCA tool to create a new database:

Run dbca to launch the database configuration assistant wizard.

43. Select Database Operation

Choose Create a Database and click Next.

44. Select Creation Mode

Choose Advanced Configuration and click Next.

45. Select Deployment Type

Choose Custom Database and proceed.
 46. Database Configuration
Set the global database name (e.g., orcl) and deselect the option to create a pluggable
database.

47. Set Database Storage Locations

Choose /u02/oracle/oradata for the database files location.

48. Configure Fast Recovery Area

Check Specify Fast Recovery Area, select /u02/oracle/FRA, and allocate 30 GB for
the FRA.

49. Network Configuration

Skip this step for now and click Next.
50. Configure Database Options
Keep the default options.
51. Configure Memory
Set the SGA and PGA sizes to allocate 40% of the VM memory.

52. User Credentials

Set an administrative password for all accounts.

53. Final Steps

Ensure Create Database is checked and click Finish to create the database.

54. Wait for Database Creation

The database creation process will take a few minutes. Once done, you can connect to
your new database.

Conclusion

Following these steps, you’ve successfully installed Oracle Linux 9, set up the Oracle
Database 19c environment, applied necessary patches, and created your database. By
carefully configuring the server, setting appropriate permissions, and establishing
environment variables, you’ve laid the foundation for a stable and efficient Oracle Database
instance.

From verifying your installation to creating the database, each step ensures that your Oracle
environment is properly prepared and optimized for performance. Whether you’re using this
setup for development, testing, or production, this guide provides a solid, step-by-step
framework for installing and configuring Oracle Database 19c on Oracle Linux 9.
Now that the installation is complete, you’re ready to start working with Oracle DB,
managing databases, and running enterprise-level applications. Always remember to
regularly check for patches and updates to keep your environment secure and efficient.

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