Ray - the one thing we do is always make sure we don't corrupt the Oracle Inventory files. Whenever we install a new version of Oracle, we copy then delete the current oraInst.loc file (e.g. cp oraInst.loc oraInst_u03.loc), which on our system is located in /var/opt/oracle. We have our Oracle Homes on different file systems. If you want them on the same file system, be sure your Oracle Inventory is located under $ORACLE_HOME, so that each version can have it's own inventory location. Always be sure you have the right oraInst.loc file in place when you are doing your patching.
See note 182853.1 Jay Hostetter Oracle DBA D. & E. Communications Ephrata, PA USA >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/06/03 04:18PM >>> Ray - Since I don't see where anyone replied, I think the problem is your stress on "well documented". Might have scared people off. The basic procedure is to use separate ORACLE_HOME for each version. Make sure each version doesn't share anything you don't want them to. Most Unix systems require certain kernel parameters to be increased. I am not seen where anyone has clearly documented all aspects of this situation. Make sure you try this first on a test server. Once you've done it a time or two, your confidence will increase. Then you can write that clear documentation and post it on a web site for everyone's benefit. ;-) Dennis Williams DBA, 40%OCP Lifetouch, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:09 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Where is it well documented how to install multiple server versions, 8i and 9i, on the same unix server? =============================================================== Ray Stell [EMAIL PROTECTED] (540) 231-4109 KE4TJC 28^D **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Jay Hostetter INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
