Oracle Installation and Unix Interview Questions

1. What privileges are available on a UNIX directory?
  Following privileges are available on the UNIX directory or file:
  • Read – Allows you to view and list the directory or file contents.
  • Write – Allows you to create, edit and delete files and subdirectories in the directory.
  • Execute – Gives you the previous read or write permissions. It also allows you to change into the directory and execute programs or shells from the directory.
 
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2. How do you execute a UNIX command in the background?
  A UNIX command can be executed in the background by ending the command with the & (ampersand) character.
 
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3. Give two UNIX kernel parameters that affect installation or Oracles?
  The SHMMAX and SHMMNI UNIX kernel parameters affect the installation of Oracle.
 
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4. List the major steps in installation of Oracle software on UNIX in brief?
  Following are the steps in installation of Oracle software on UNIX:
  • Set up disk
  • Set up kernel parameters
  • Run the orainst command
 
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