Operating System Checklist for Oracle Database Installation on Linux
Use this checklist to check minimum operating system requirements for Oracle Database.
Table 1-2 Operating System General Checklist for Oracle Database on Linux
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Operating system general requirements |
OpenSSH installed manually, if you do not have it installed already as part of a default Linux installation. A Linux kernel in the list of supported kernels and releases listed in this guide. |
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Linux x86-64 operating system requirements |
The following Linux x86-64 kernels are supported: Oracle Linux 7.4 with the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 4: 4.1.12-112.16.7.el7uek.x86_64 or later Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4: 3.10.0-693.5.2.0.1.el7.x86_64 or later SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3: 4.4.103-92.56-default or later Review the system requirements section for a list of minimum package requirements. |
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Oracle Preinstallation RPM for Oracle Linux |
If you use Oracle Linux, then Oracle recommends that you run an Oracle preinstallation RPM for your Linux release to configure your operating system for Oracle Database and Oracle Grid Infrastructure installations. |
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Disable Transparent HugePages |
Oracle recommends that you disable Transparent HugePages and use standard HugePages for enhanced performance. |