Installing SF Oracle RAC using the Veritas script-based installation program


Installing SF Oracle RAC using the Veritas script-based installation program
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Before you start the installation, make sure that you have the installation and configuration worksheet with the values on hand for the installation.

See Installation and configuration worksheets.

During the installation, the installer performs the following tasks:

Verifies system readiness for installation by checking system communication, network speed, installed packages, operating system patches, and available volume space.

Note:

If the installer reports that any of the patches are not available, install the patches on the system before proceeding with the SF Oracle RAC installation.
Installs the SF Oracle RAC 5.1 packages.

If you encounter issues during the installation, see the Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle RAC Administrator's Guide, Chapter "Performance and troubleshooting" for information on resolving the issue.

The following sample procedure installs SF Oracle RAC on two systems - galaxy and nebula.

To install SF Oracle RAC

Start the installation program:

SF Oracle RAC installer

Navigate to the directory that contains the installation program:

# cd /dvd_mount/storage_foundation_for_oracle_rac

Run the program:

# ./installsfrac galaxy nebula

Note:

Do not use the underscore character in host names. Host names that use the underscore character are not compliant with RFC standards and cause issues.

Common product installer

Navigate to the directory that contains the installation program:

# cd /dvd_mount

Run the program:

# ./installer galaxy nebula

Note:

Do not use the underscore character in host names. Host names that use the underscore character are not compliant with RFC standards and cause issues.

From the opening Selection Menu, choose: "I" for "Install a Product."

From the displayed list of products to install, choose Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle RAC.

The installer displays the copyright message and specifies the directory where the running logs are created.

If you had quit the installer in the process of an active installation, the installer discovers that installer process and provides the option of resuming the installation or starting a new installation. Provide a suitable response.
```
The installer has discovered an existing installer process. 
The process exited while performing configure of SF Oracle RAC on galaxy. 
Do you want to resume this process? [y,n,q,?] (y) n
```

Enter y to agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA).

Do you agree with End User License Agreement (EULA) specified in 
EULA.pdf file present on media? [y,n,q,?] (y)

Select the type of package installation - Minimal, Recommended, All. Symantec recommends you to choose option 3 Install all Veritas Storage Foundation for Oracle RAC packages.
```
1)  Install minimal required Veritas Storage Foundation for 
    Oracle RAC packages
2)  Install recommended Veritas Storage Foundation for 
    Oracle RAC packages
3)  Install all Veritas Storage Foundation for 
    Oracle RAC packages
4)  Display packages to be installed for each option
Select the packages to be installed on all systems? [1-4,q,?] (2) 3
```
The installer verifies the systems for compatibility and displays the list of packages that will be installed.

The installer installs the SF Oracle RAC packages. SF Oracle RAC 5.1 is installed on the systems, galaxy and nebula.

Select the appropriate license option.

1) Enter a valid license key
2) Enable keyless licensing
How would you like to license the systems? [1-2,q]

Enter 1 if you have a valid license key. When prompted, enter the license key.
```
Enter a SF Oracle RAC license key: 
XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-X
```
If you plan to enable additional capabilities, enter the corresponding license keys when you are prompted for additional licenses.
```
Do you wish to enter additional licenses? [y,n,q,b] (n)
```

Enter 2 to enable keyless licensing.

Note:

The keyless license option enables you to install SF Oracle RAC without entering a key. However, you must still acquire a valid license to install and use SF Oracle RAC. Keyless licensing requires that you manage the systems with a Management Server.

Enter y if you want to configure Veritas Volume Replicator (VVR) and Global Cluster Option (GCO) during the installation. VVR is configured with default values while GCO is configured with the settings you specify. You can reconfigure VVR and GCO manually at any time.

Would you like to enable the Veritas Volume Replicator? [y,n,q] y
Would you like to enable the Global Cluster Option? [y,n,q] y

The installer registers the license.

Verify that the installation process completed successfully. Review the output at the end of the installation and note the location of the summary and log files for future reference.

Enter y to configure SF Oracle RAC:

Note:

If you plan to configure clusters in secure mode or set up server-based fencing, enter n at the prompt. You need to complete the preparatory tasks before starting the SF Oracle RAC configuration. For instructions, see the chapter "Preparing to configure SF Oracle RAC" in this document.

Would you like to configure SF Oracle RAC on galaxy nebula [y,n,q] (n) y

Proceed to configure the SF Oracle RAC components.

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