Install 12c RAC on Linux 6.4PUB V2

  1. Prepare the environment: Ensure your Linux 6.4PUB system meets the hardware and software requirements.
  2. Download Oracle 12c RAC installation files from Oracle’s official site.
  3. Configure the network settings: Set up public and private IPs for the nodes in your cluster.
  4. Install dependencies: Ensure all required software packages (e.g., oracleasm, oracle-database-preinstall-18c, etc.) are installed.
  5. Configure storage: Set up shared storage (such as ASM or NFS) for the cluster.
  6. Set up Oracle Grid Infrastructure: Run the Grid installation and configure clusterware.
  7. Install Oracle RAC software: Use Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) to install the RAC software.
  8. Create the database: Use the Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) to create your Oracle RAC database.
  9. Validate the installation: Run checks to ensure the cluster and RAC are functioning correctly.
  10. Perform post-installation tasks: Set up backups, apply patches, and tune performance.