You can use OUI to install Oracle products in any of the following modes:

Interactive:

Use OUI interactive mode to use the graphical user interface to walk through the installation, providing information in the installation dialogs when prompted. This method is most useful when installing a small number of products in different setups on a small number of hosts.

Console:

Use OUI console mode to bypass the graphical user interface and execute the Oracle Installation program with a console interactive interface. This method is intended for UNIX systems with non-graphical consoles.

Silent:

Use OUI silent installation mode to bypass the graphical user interface and supply the necessary information in a response file. This method is most useful when installing the same product multiple times on multiple hosts. By using a response file, you can automate the installation of a product for which you know the installation parameters.