Parse a disk on Linux

[Ivan Ferreira]

I prefer to think in the /var directory as variable data, like log files or spool files, so, I would install the database files at /oradata and /oralogs, or /db/oradata and /db/oralogs.

During installation, you should be able to create the partitions and manually assign to them the mount point. Do not expect that the mount point will be available in the drop down list, manually assign the mount point to the desired partition.

[Alexander Finkel]

If you are planning to install Oracle in a production environment you should follow the guidelines for Optimal Flexible Architecture (OFA). OFA is recommended for all Oracle installations and it will make it easier to support your installation.

I personally like the fact that OFA keeps your Oracle installation separate from the filesystens used by the OS installation.

- Alex