How to set PATH in Linux/Solaris ?

PATH can be ORACLE_HOME, JAVA_HOME, CATALINA_HOME ,etc but steps to set will be same.

There are three types file you will encounter when working on Linux,Solaris & Mac-OS.

1. .bash_profile --linux
2. .profile         --Solaris
3. .bashrc

For setting the path variable in Linux/Solaris follow the steps as below

1. Go to the home directory or go by typing cd , then press enter .
2. Here I am using ORACLE_HOME just for the demonstration , you can set any path like this.
3. Open the profile, for example : vi .bash_profile
4. Write
• ORACLE_HOME=/usr/lib/oracle/11.2/client64
• export ORACLE_HOME
5. Save it .
6. Execute it
• . ~/.bash_profile

Check the Oracle Home by echo $ORACLE_HOME

For more demonstration on how to install Java on Linux . Please see my post on how to install java on Linux.

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