3 Configuring Operating Systems for Oracle Database Client on IBM AIX on POWER Systems (64-Bit)

Complete operating system configuration requirements and checks for IBM AIX on POWER Systems (64-Bit) before you start installation.

• Guidelines for IBM AIX on POWER Systems (64-Bit) Operating System Installation
  Operating system guidelines to be aware of before proceeding with an Oracle installation.
• Reviewing Operating System Security Common Practices
  Secure operating systems are an important basis for general system security.
• About Operating System Requirements
  Depending on the products that you intend to install, verify that you have the required operating system kernel and packages installed.
• Operating System Requirements for IBM AIX on POWER Systems (64-Bit)
  The versions, filesets, and Authorized Problem Analysis Reports (APARs) listed in this section are supported for this release on IBM AIX on POWER Systems (64-Bit).
• Additional Drivers and Software Packages for IBM AIX on POWER Systems (64-Bit)
  Information about optional drivers and software packages.
• Checking the Software Requirements
  Check your software to see if they meet the minimum version, filesets, and Authorized Problem Analysis Reports (APARs) requirements for installation:
• Enabling I/O Completion Ports
  To ensure successful database, client, and grid infrastructure installation, set IOCP to Available using this procedure.