A.3 Using Response Files

Review this information to use response files.

Use the following general steps to install and configure Oracle products using the installer in silent or response file mode:

Note:

You must complete all required preinstallation tasks on a system before running the installer in silent or response file mode.

  1. Create the oraInst.loc file if it is not present on the server.
  2. Prepare a response file.
  3. Run the installer in silent or response file mode.
  4. Run the root scripts as prompted by Oracle Universal Installer.
  5. If you completed a software-only installation, then run Net Configuration Assistant and DBCA in silent or response file mode.