Re: Raw Devices

Sybase Admin Account wrote:
>
> I am trying to create database objects on a raw partition (Solaris
> machines) for a new installation of Oracle. I encountered a bug
> (#415982) which won't allow you to select raw partition. The work
> around was to select file system and when prompted for the mount point,
> to enter my actual device (ie, /dev/rdsk/c1t2.....). Well, the program
> then tries to enforce the OFA standards and create directories!!! Won't
> work (of course!). If you have been able to successfully create the
> original database objects with the installer (or without), PLEASE email
> me!! I'm getting ready to just put a file system on it and let the
> installer win (but I really hate to give up!!). Thanks in advance!
>
> -
> Karen

We use raw devices by NOT using the installer and just having our own creation scripts - its more flexible and avoids the problem you speak of (we are one Solaris 2.5)

Cheers
Connor

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Connor McDonald
Systems Administrator-Unix/Oracle
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