Learn about the users, groups, and environment settings to complete before you install Oracle Database and Grid Infrastructure for a standalone server.

• Creating Required Operating System Groups and Users
  If you are installing Oracle software for the first time, then create operating system groups and users to grant Oracle Database system privileges.
• Stopping Existing Oracle Services
  Learn how to stop all processes, including the listener and database, running in the Oracle home.
• Configuring User Accounts
  During installation, you can specify an Oracle Home User.
• Creating Oracle Database Vault User Accounts
  If you intend to use Oracle Database Vault by default, then you must create an Oracle Database Vault user account, and configure that user.