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Issues and Solutions for Oracle 19c Grid Infrastructure Installation

     Common Issues and Solutions for Oracle 19c Grid Infrastructure Installation •       Check Log Files for Details Oracle installation issues often provide valuable clues in the log files. If the installer seems stuck or fails, check the following logs: ▪ Install log : /u01/app/oraInventory/logs/installActions<date>.log •       ▪ Grid Infrastructure log : $ORACLE_BASE/cfgtoollogs/ •         •       These logs can provide error messages and help identify the exact issue. •         •        Check Permissions and Ownership Verify that the Oracle Grid Infrastructure installation directories have the correct ownership and permissions. •        For example: •        Make sure the grid user has permission to write to the directories where the installation is happening. •        Ensure that your server has sufficient swap space and disk space . Oracle can sometimes fail silently if these requirements are not met. •        Check the swap space with: •        Check disk space wi
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RESTORE AND RECOVERING A DROPPED DATAFILE IN PDB:

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RAC IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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