A "software only" (i.e., no template database to be created) install
requires three disks. An install of just the Client also requests all three
disks (though disk 2 s in there for a suspiciously short time). Net result:
you need all three disks for just about any installation I've tried.
Regards
HJR
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"Pete Sharman" <peter.sharman_at_oracle.com> wrote in message
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> Dusan
>
> I haven't checked on each CD, but I don't believe you can do a complete
> install with one CD. A custom one maybe, but then it really depends on
> which options you select.
>
> --
> HTH. Additions and corrections welcome.
>
> Pete
> Author of "Oracle8i: Architecture and Administration Exam Cram"
> Now got a life back again that the book is released!
>
> "Controlling developers is like herding cats."
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>
> "Oh no, it's not. It's much harder than that!"
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>
> "Dusan Bolek" <pagesflames_at_usa.net> wrote in message
> news:1e8276d6.0110230140.435b02ae_at_posting.google.com...
> > Can someone tell me what is on each CD ? I've downloaded three CD ISO
> > images from OTN, first has about 600 megs, second 550 (IIRC) and the
> > last one has only 150 MB. I want to install Oracle 9i on my test box.
> > I just want basic server function. Do I really need all CDs to make it
> > work, or there are only some add-ons on second and third CD ?
> > Oracle 8i perfectly fits on one CD, so maybe 9i's other CDs are only
> > documentation and other not so important stuff like this. I can
> > download documentation separately so there is no need to have it on
> > CD.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
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