Re: Oracle 8i - installation Question (unix)

Yeah... it is really confusing comparing with previous versions. I am using only one dba group for all purposes in 8i on Solaris5.7: install, admin, etc.
It works well so far.

Eugene.

NeilC <neilc-olops_at_nospambtinternet.com> wrote in message news:3869ECC9.52C4FEE_at_nospambtinternet.com...
> Hi everyone,
>
> Under previous version of Oracle - I have always created a unix account
> called oracle which belongs to the group dba, and the osdba and osoper
> roles are assigned to the dba group. This account is then used for
> installation and database admin work.
>
> Now, under 8i, it seems that a different set up is required. Namely, a
> group called 'oinstall' is created, and assigned to accounts that will
> be running the installer. Then, different accounts with a group of 'dba'
> are created for accessing the database for administrative purposes.
>
> Have I understood this correctly ?
> If so, why the change ?
> Is this how you people are doing it ?
>
> Any help much appreciated
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> NC
Received on Wed Dec 29 1999 - 08:33:11 CST