11g DB install:

The quick install guide should be used for the base product 11.1.0.6.0 database install:
Oracle Database Quick Installation Guide
11g Release 1 (11.1) for Linux x86
Part Number B32281-08
URL:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B28359_01/install.111/b32281/toc.htm

The stage source for 11.1.0.6.0 base product installer download is from OTN:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/database/index.html

The stage source for the 11.1.0.7.0 patchset is from My Oracle Support:
Patchset 6890831
http://support.oracle.com













The Default Linux OS Installation Basis for Modification

The "default" kernel version must be verified
See these notes to understand the default definition:
Note.376183.1 Ext/Pub Defining a "default RPMs" installation of the RHEL OS
Note.401167.1 Ext/Pub Defining a "default RPMs" installation of the Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) OS
Note.386391.1 Ext/Pub Defining a "default RPMs" installation of the SLES OS

-rpms to add or ensure are included in default kernel (never subtract)
Typical list for OEL4.X:
binutils-2.15.92.0.2-18
compat-libstdc++-33.2.3-47.3
elfutils-libelf-0.97-5
elfutils-libelf-devel-0.97-5
glibc-2.3.4-2.19
glibc-common-2.3.4-2.19
glibc-devel-2.3.4-2.19
glibc-headers-2.3.4-2.19
gcc-3.4.5-2
gcc-c++-3.4.5-2
libaio-devel-0.3.105-2
libaio-0.3.105-2
libgcc-3.4.5
libstdc++-3.4.5-2
libstdc++-devel-3.4.5-2
make-3.80-5
numactl-0.6.4.i386
sysstat-5.0.5

Setting Kernel Parameters and User Limits in:
/etc/sysctl.conf,
/etc/security/limits.conf,
/etc/pam.d/login,
/etc/profile




Other preliminary details:
Establish ORACLE_BASE directory
set ORACLE_SID and ORACLE_BASE
Use a custom install so these can be set:
-eliminate repository creation for DB Control
-advanced init parameters
-avoid repository schema creation

Use the release notes for the 11.1.0.7.0 patchset install:
800550.1 11.1.0.7 Patch Set - Linux x86 64bit README

-Select 11.1.0.6.0 database Oracle Home
-Run DBUA after patch is installed as per readme

Later, either CPU or PSU update should be undertaken to keep the installation compliant with current
Oracle standards.


Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Select Installation Method

RPM list for OEL4 from the Data base documentation.
Invoke the installer:
./runInstaller
The installer initially shows settings for a default enterprise edition database configuration.
Grid Control will require customized parameters to avoid creating the sysman schema.
Check the Advanced Installation radio button and Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Select Installation Type

Select the Custom option radio button and Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Install Location

On the Install Location screen, verify the Oracle Base value and set the Oracle Home name and file
path then select Next.
Note that the Oracle Home value entered should be under the Oracle Base and not the same value.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Product-Specific Prerequisite Checks

If the documented preparation procedure was followed, then the Product Specific Prerequisite Checks
will succeed. If a deficiency is observed, correct it before proceeding, otherwise, select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Available Product Components

The available database product components are listed, with the default components checked on the
Available Product Components screen. The Oracle Programmer component has been deselected.
Leave all values intact if uncertain about how to proceed.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Privileged Operating System Groups

Verify that the groups are properly registered on the Privileged Operating System Groups screen and
select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Create Database

Create a database is the default option on the Create Database installer screen and is desired to
proceed with creating the repository database.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Summary

Review the installation configuration on the Summary screen, correct any problem parameters and
select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Install

Review the progress of the installation, linking and setup on the Install page with the progress bar. The
first step is installation which is the copying of files into place.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Configuration Assistants

After successful installation, linking and setup, the Configuration Assistants are run, and can be tracked
on the Configuration Assistants screen. First is the Oracle Networking CA, where the listener for the
database is configured. Select Next on the Welcome pop-up window to configure a listener.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Listener Name

Determine a name for the listener or leave the default on the Listener Name screen.
A different name can often help keep different listeners identifiable on the same host.
Select Next once the listener name has been set.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Protocols

Select the TCP protocol (default) on the Protocols screen, then Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: TCP/IP Protocol

Select the listener port. 1521 is default, but that can be changed to the value of another available port on
the TCP/IP Protocol screen.
If another listener exists on this host, use this screen to select a non-conflicting value, unless the intent
is to manage these listeners for exclusive operation
Select Next once the value has been determined.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: More Listeners?

Select Next to proceed without configuring another listener on the More Listeners? screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Configuration Done

Select Next to acknowledge listener creation on the Configuration Done screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Naming Methods Configuration

Select Next to finish the Net CA on the Naming Methods Configuration screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Done

Select Next on the Done screen to exit the Net CA.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database Templates

After successful configuration of the database listener, the Database Configuration Assistant starts off
with The Database Templates screen asking for database type. Select the Custom Database radio
button and then Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database Identification

Enter the SID and Global Database Name in the Database Identification screen. The Global Database
Name may or may not use a domain suffix.
Select Next when done.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Management Options

On the Management Options screen, deselect the default option to configure Enterprise Manager. This
Configure Enterprise Manager option creates the repository and web site for Data based Control, but
this function will interfere with creation of the Grid Control repository.
Select Next once the Configure Enterprise Manager option is deselected.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database Credentials

Set up the database passwords for the SYS and SYSTEM administrative users on the Database
Credentials screen. These can be configured to be the same or different at this time. Set the to b e the
same for the convenience of this demonstration. It is more secure to pick unique passwords for each
user, however.
Select Next when passwords and confirming values have been entered.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Storage Options

Leave the default File System storage option checked on the Storage Options screen for this exercise.
Notice that ASM is also accommodated.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database File Locations

Select Next to accept the default file locations for the database on the Database File Locations screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Recovery Configuration

Leave the default Flash Recovery option checked on the Recovery Configuration screen, if flash
recovery is desired. Do not check Enable Archiving, but note that it is an option if hot backup is
required later on. This option can be activated later.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database Content

On the Database Content screen, deselect Enterprise Manager Repository, which is again provided
here for Database Control configuration and to be avoided. Also deselected here is the Oracle
Warehouse Builder option, which will not be of interest in a repository database.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Initialization Parameters

The Initialization Parameters screen is very important to the repository database configuration. The
specific initialization parameters published here will be entered or verified:
Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control Installation and Configuration Guide
10g Release 5 (10.2.0.5.0)
Part Number E10953-12
Chapter 8 Installing Enterprise Manager Grid Control
Section titled:
Installing Enterprise Manager Grid Control Using an Existing Database/Prerequisites/
Check Database Initialization Parameters

URL:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B16240_01/doc/install.102/e10953/installing_em.htm#CHDHHHEG

Select All Initialization Parameters to reveal the init parameter list.

Typical initialization parameter set from the 10.2.0.5.0 documentation (Table 8-9 Fixed Initialization
Parameter Values):
Parameter Value
job_queue_processes 10
db_block_size 8192
timed_statistics TRUE
open_cursors 300
session_cached_cursors 200
aq_tm_processes 1
compatible <currently installed Oracle Database release> (default)
undo_management AUTO
undo_retention 10800
undo_tablespace <any acceptable name>
processes 150
log_buffer 1048576
statistics_level TYPICAL
TEMP space (Tablespace) 50 MB (extending to 100 MB)
_b_tree_bitmap_plans false (hidden parameter)

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: All Initialization Parameters

Once the init parameter table is revealed, select the option to Show Advanced Parameters to expand
the list on the Initialization Parameters screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: All Initialization Parameters

For example, the undo_retention parameter should be altered from 900 to the required 10800.
Select Close when finished with all parameter checks and modifications.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Security Settings

Select the default security settings desired on the Security Settings screen. 11g has enhanced settings
which are recommended. The pre-11g option is shown selected above.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Automatic Maintenance Tasks

The default option to enable automatic maintenance tasks should be selected on the Automatic
Maintenance Tasks screen.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database Storage

Redo log configuration is allowed on the Database Storage screen. The reference that discusses the
initialization parameters also discusses the redo log count and sizing. The addition of a fourth redo log is
required (enabled by using the Create option when the configuration is complete).

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database Storage

Modification of the default redo log definition (of which there are three) is also required on the Database
Storage screen. When all existing redo log definitions have been altered to the recommended 100 MB,
select Next on the main page to proceed.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Creation Options

Check the Create Database option on the Creation Options screen. The DBCA configuration can also
be saved for future use in repository database creation.
Select Finish.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Confirmation

A summary of the Custom Database configuration is presented on the Confirmation screen.
Select OK to accept and proceed.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Template Saved

The DBCA repository creation template is saved at this point, since that option was chosen earlier.
Acknowledge by selecting OK.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: DBCA Progress

The database configuration progress is displayed with a progress bar in the Database Configuration
Assistant screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Configuration Complete

The database configuration has succeeded, when the Database creation complete message is shown:
Select Exit and a screen requesting execution of the root.sh script located in the Oracle Home directory
will be presented. Run the script to allow exit from the database base product installer.



Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Invoking the Patchset Installer

Invoke the patchset installer with the runInstaller utility from the Disk1 directory at the top of the
11.1.0.7.0 patchset install stage.
Note that ORACLE_SID and ORACLE_HOME should be set for this operation.



Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Welcome

The 11.1.0.7.0 Patchset installer Welcome screen allows progress selecting Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Specify Home Details

Verify the name of the Oracle home and its file path and Select Next on the Specify Home Details
screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Security Updates Credentials

The default requests on the Security Updates Credentials page are optional, but a verification pop-up
window will result if this data is not provided.
Select Next when finished.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Product-Specific Prerequisite Checks

A check of the database Oracle Home is done on the Product-Specific Prerequisite Checks screen to
ensure the inventory can take the update.
Select Next.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Summary

Review the patchset installation summary and select Install, if no changes are required on the patchsets
Summary page.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Install

Installation progress is monitored on the Install screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Root Actions

Execution of root.sh is requested at the end of patchset installation.
This must be performed as the root user.
Select OK when the script has been successfully run on the Execute Configuration scripts screen.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: End of Installation

Successful completion of patchset installation allows selection of Exit on the End of Installation page.

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: Database and Listener

The control- and datafile set have been created in the /oradata location, and a description of the listener
activity showing the listener is active and the database has been started and is accepting connections is
shown with a listener status at the end of patchset installation..

Grid Control 11.1.0.1.0 Using 11.1.0.7.0 Repository Database: User Set

Using this query in SQLPlus:
Select username from dba_users;
Shows the user set created on installation using the settings shown in this document. Notice that
sysman and mgmt_view have not been created, so the database is ready for a Grid Control repository.