Re: Oracle Installer Question

From: Howard J. Rogers <howardjr_at_www.com>
Date: 2000/07/29
Message-ID: <39828fac_at_news.iprimus.com.au>#1/1


I know there are silent install options for Oracle 8i, but haven't a clue about 8.

I can check for you, if nothing else turns up on this newsgroup.

Regards
HJR "Matt Schultz" <nospam_at_nowhere.com> wrote in message news:qorg5.4961$1V.216467_at_nntp1.onemain.com...
> Here's my situation: I have to roll-out Oracle8 to many users in branch
> offices across the nation as part of a new procurement software package.
> Right now, users are forced to perform the installation my themselves,
> having to choose about 12 things from the Custom Install menu. This is
> quite cumbersome and, to them, often times very confusing, with all the
> CTRL+clicks and double-clicks, etc.
>
> I'm wondering if there's some internal way to "script" the Oracle
 Installer.
> For example, is there a way to create a file that the Installer will look
 at
> and user information there to select options during installation? I've
> tried using Microsoft ScriptIt and AutoIt, but even with those, I have a
> hard time making the thing work. I've checked the Oracle website (which I
> found confusing) and didn't come across anything there.
>
> I'm desperately in need of help and would appreciate any assistance.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Matt Schultz
>
>
Received on Sat Jul 29 2000 - 00:00:00 CEST

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