Oracle DBA Tips Corner: Installing Oracle9i (9.2.0.5.0) on Red Hat Linux (Fedora Core 2)

“The following article is a summary of the steps required to
successfully install the Oracle9i (9.2.0.4.0) RDBMS software on Red
Hat Linux Fedora Core 2. Also included in this article is a
detailed overview for applying the Oracle9i (9.2.0.5.0) patchset.
Keep in mind the following assumptions throughout this article:

• “When installing Red Hat Linux Fedora Core 2, I install ALL
  components. (Everything). This makes it easier than trying to
  troubleshoot missing software components.
• “As of March 26, 2004, Oracle includes the Oracle9i RDBMS
  software with the 9.2.0.4.0 patchset already included. This will
  save considerable time since the patchset does not have to be
  downloaded and installed. We will, however, be applying the
  9.2.0.5.0 patchset…”

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