Installing Oracle 11g on CentOS under VMWare on a Macbook Introduction So, you’re a DBA who wants to stay on top of your technical skills but your employer won’t provide you with the servers / installation support you need for a “DBA Playground”? Been looking at those fancy Macbook or Macbook Pros’s but the significant other won’t let you buy that shiny new toy? Here’s the answer to your prayers: A legit way to set up a new Macbook or Macbook Pro to serve as your own ‘Proof of Concept” box! It’s a work tool, Honey, honest!

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