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Oracle Standalone and RAC databases are commonly deployed on Linux operating systems. While most settings in Linux can remain at the defaults, some changes are recommended for stability and efficiency with PowerStore arrays. The following sections describe best practices when working with Linux operating systems on PowerStore storage systems hosting either Oracle Standalone or Oracle RAC databases. For more information about specific changes, see the Dell PowerStore Host Configuration Guide on www.dell.com/powerstoredocs.
The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Oracle Linux 8.7 was used for this paper.
When selecting which slots should be used for PCIe interfaces, consider which CPU is controlling which slot. Dell Technologies recommends using a balanced number of slots controlled by both CPUs so that CPUs are balanced across PCIe slots. For more information, see Dell PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide.