On HP/UX at least, it doesn't work very well unless you've modified every kernel parameter stated in the install docs, even if the default is adequate. Only the modified values get put into /stand/system, which the script greps.
Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 10:59 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Just saw this today...haven't tried it yet. Excerpt from MetaLink: News & Notes New Script: Pre-Install script which checks your Unix environment to ensure successful installation of Oracle 9.x version of RDBMS The Data Server Support team is pleased to release a new script for Unix RDBMS users. Customers who plan to install Oracle 9.x RDBMS on an HP, Solaris, Tru64, AIX or Linux server can run this script to verify that the server is configured according to the Oracle RDBMS installation guides. The output will report the required tasks that need to be performed to ensure a successful installation of Oracle 9.x RDBMS. For more details on how to use and download the Unix InstallPrep Script, see document id 189256.1. Thank you for using MetaLink. Data Server Support Team Oracle Support Services David B. Wagoner -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jesse, Rich INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).