Review the topics to select options for installing Oracle RAC.

• Selecting a Security Notification Contact
  During installation, you are asked in the Configure Security Updates screen to provide a security contact.
• Selecting an Installation Option
  You must choose one of the installation options for installing the software.
• Selecting the Database Type for Oracle Grid Infrastructure Deployments
  During installation, Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) detects if you have Oracle Grid Infrastructure for a cluster installed. If you do, then you must specify the type of database you plan to create.
• Choosing the Cluster Database Management Type
  When creating an Oracle RAC database, you can choose one of two types of databases to create.
• Selecting an Installation Type
  When you run Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) to install Oracle RAC, you can select the Typical or the Advanced installation type.
• Selecting a Database Name
  The database name is comprised of various strings and must contain only permitted characters. Review the following guidelines when selecting a database name.
• Requirements for Database Passwords
  To secure your database, use passwords that satisfy the Oracle recommended password requirements, even the passwords for predefined user accounts.
• About Automatic Memory Management Installation Options
  Decide if you want to configure Automatic Memory Management during installation.
• About Character Set Selection During Installation
  Before you create the database, decide the character set that you want to use.
• Managing Database Services After Installation
  Use the Server Control Utility (SRVCTL), or use Oracle Enterprise Manager Database Express, or Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control for all administration and monitoring of database services for an Oracle RAC database.