To create the new database, run the CREATE DATABASE SQL script ( clustdb.sql ) from the SQL*Plus prompt: @path/clustdb.sql;. The location of the clustdb.sql Here are the steps to be followed to create a Real Application Clusters database manually: Make init.ora in the $ORACLE_HOME/dbs directory. On Windows, thisFrom the Oracle_homein directory, run dbca.exe to start the Database Configuration Assistant. On the Database Operation screen, select Create Database. On the