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OEL Linux OS 8.x Installation

Overview

What follows is the most common way to perform a core Linux OS installation for an Oracle production system. Adjust as required for your environment. Interface names (eth1, eth2 etc.) may be different in your environment.

  • If in Virtualbox use right Ctrl key to move mouse outside of window.
  • This page is designed for OEL but generally covers RHEL, Alma and CentOS too.
  • Be sure to perform any Post Installation Actions (common aliases etc.).

OS Disk

 Role            Size
 App Server    = 128gb
 Oracle Server = 160gb *
  • Why so much for Oracle? Patches, logs and trace files.
  • Optimally 250gb may be a good investment if you need to scale from Oracle 12.x to 21c.

SWAP Size

 1gb to 2gb     = 1.5 times the size of the RAM
 2gb to 16gb    = Equal to the size of the RAM
 More than 16gb = 16 GB *

* /swap shows less than 16b in some tools. Oracle will complain if less than 16gb is detected. Thus 18gb can be an ideal value for Oracle systems.

Prerequisites

  • Go to the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud and download Oracle Linux:
    1. Search on: oracle linux (select version you want)
      Example: DLP: Oracle Linux 8.5.0.0.0.0 ( Oracle Linux )
      It will say Added to Cart once clicked.
    2. Select: Continue (at top right)
    3. For Platforms/Languages seelct: x86 64 bit then [Continue]
    4. Accept License
    5. Select DL Option
      • Example: [x] V1018317-01.iso Oracle Linux Release 8 Update 5 for x86 (64 bit) 8.5
      • Example: [x] V984216-01.iso Oracle Linux Release 8 for x86 (64 bit) 8.1
      • Download and run Oracle_SSN_DLM_nnn.exe to DL .iso.

Procedure

0. Boot from the ISO.
1. Select installation option:

Ex: Install Oracle Linux 8.x Enter
OS Installer\Boot runs...

2. Welcome\Language

Continue accepting the default.

3. Installation Summary

SOFTWARE
Software Selection 
Base Environment
(x) Server with GUI

Additional...
[x] Debugging Tools
[x] Performance Tools
[x] Development Tools
[x] Graphical Administration Tools
[x] System Tools
After above set select .

SYSTEM (disk partitioning)
Installation Destination
Storage Configuration
• (x) Custom
• [Done]
Manual Partitioning
1. Click: "Click here to create them automatically"
2. Change Partitioning as follows (minimum values shown): 
/ (root file system)   130 GiB (or more: see /u01 & /u02 below)
/swap                  18 GiB 
/home                  10 GiB
• Make sure to select after each change then
• /swap: Oracle will complain if less than 16gb is detected. Thus 18gb can be an ideal value for Oracle systems.
• Initially while in the configuration window you can set /home to smaller values to make space available.
/u01 & /u02
Though you do not have to allocate partitions for these now, adding these here for completeness. 
/u01/app      Oracle application binaries and support files.
/u01/orasw    Oracle software and patch file location.
/u01/scripts  DBA scripts.

/u02          Exports, RMAN backups, wallets.
/u01 & /u02 can be created as directories off /(root) if enough space is provided (assuming you have a modern SAN).
When "SUMMARY OF CHANGES" presented press: [Accept Changes]
Destroy Format is OK. Floppy drive not used.
KDUMP
Disable if test system.
Network & Host Name
RAC configuration example here. 
   [Configure] each as shown:
     eth1
       General: 
         [x] Connect automatically with priority: 0
       IPv4 Settings
         Method: Manual
         Select [Add]: 192.168.56.71\255.255.255.0

   Host name: (Example: lnx01) [Apply]
• If you dont use IP6 Disable it on all interfaces.
• Dont bind DNS values to individual interfaces (later set them in the /etc/resolv.conf).
• If VirtualBox, set interfaces for NAT and Host-only Adapter to Automatic (DHCP).
• After above set select .
Select
Intall process runs... (approx 20-30 minutes)
While install running you can:
1. Set root password.
2. Create initial user account (lnxuser etc.).
After process completed:
1. Unmount .ISO used for install.
2. Select .
  • Accept license from console screen. In some instances it may present a GUI for this.
  • Select .
  • Post Boot Prompts
    • Welcome: English
    • Typing: English
    • Privacy -> Location Services: OFF
    • Time Zone: <Your TZ> Ex: EDT (UTC-04) New York, United States
  • About You
    Full Name: lnxuser
    Password: ********

Post Installation

Perform as needed for your environment:

  • Ensure your DNS (/etc/resolv.conf) has a search domain entry and one or more nameserver IP entries.
  • If your application vendor allows, update the OS and packages: yum update -y
  • Disable Firewall.
  • Configure chronyd\NTP.
  • Configure sendmail (smtp).
  • Install dos2unix package.
  • Configure common shell (aliases, env vars) and cron job entries.
  • If Oracle server, perform the LINUX OS Prep for an Oracle database system.
  • Turn off screen lock and screen saver:
    Settings 🠊 Privacy 🠊 Screen Lock: Off
    Settings 🠊 Power 🠊 Power Saving - Blank screen: Never

Aliases - Common

# Aliases - Common
alias cl='clear;crontab -l'
alias l9='ls -alt | head -9' 
alias l20='ls -alt | head -20'
alias l50='ls -alt | head -50'
alias oslog='tail -f /var/log/messages'
alias tf='date;ls -l|wc -l'

For oslog alias: chmod 644 /var/log/messages

RAC Network Example

  • A system to be a RAC node requires two interfaces:
    1. One for the public network (ex: 192.168.56.71).
    2. One for the privet network (ex: 192.168.10.1).
  • Change IPs to match your environment. 
eth1
  General: 
    [x] Connect automatically with priority: 0
    IPv4 Settings
    Method: Manual
    [Add] 192.168.56.71\255.255.255.0

eth2
  General: 
    [x] Connect automatically with priority: 0
  IPv4 Settings
    Method: Manual
     [Add] 192.168.10.1\255.255.255.0