Documentation errata are in the README. Extra installation information for each platform is in the Release Notes. These documents are on the product media rather than this documentation CD. You can also find the latest editions at the Oracle Technology Network site.

The Quick Installation Guides cover the basics of installing on a clean machine, using a specific operating system.

The Client Installation Guides cover the simplified install for just the Oracle client software, which lets you connect to a database running on a different system, using a database application or the interactive SQL*Plus tool. Again, there is a set of Quick Installation Guides for typical scenarios, and a full Installation Guide for advanced scenarios.

Installation documentation, READMEs, and release notes are on the product media for your operating system. If you have an Internet connection, you can find the latest editions on the Oracle Technology Network site.

In addition, the following book contains background and troubleshooting information for the installation software, for administrators who need to do multiple installations:

The Companion CD Installation Guides cover the software other than the main database server. This software works in conjunction with the database, and requires a separate, optional installation. Again, there is a set of Quick Installation Guides for typical scenarios, and a full Installation Guide for advanced scenarios.