5 Installing Oracle Database Client
Oracle Database Client installation software is available in multiple media, and can be installed using several options.
The Oracle Database Client software is available on installation media, or you can download it from the Oracle Technology Network website, or the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud portal. In most cases, you use the graphical user interface (GUI) provided by Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) to install the software. However, you can also use Oracle Universal Installer to complete silent mode installations, without using the GUI.
Note:
You cannot use Oracle Universal Installer from an earlier Oracle release to install components from this release.
- About Image-Based Oracle Database Client Installation
Starting with Oracle Database 19c, installation and configuration of Oracle Database Client software is simplified with image-based installation. - Accessing the Installation Software
You can download Oracle Database software from the Oracle Technology Network website or the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud portal. In some cases, Oracle Database software may be available on installation media also. - About Character Set Selection During Installation
Before you create the database, decide the character set that you want to use. - Running the Installer in a Different Language
Describes how to run the installer in other languages. - Installing the Oracle Database Client Software
These topics explain how to run the Setup Wizard to perform most database client installations. - Relinking Oracle Database Client Binaries After Installation
After an Oracle Database Client installation, if required, you can modify the binaries using therelink as_installedoption.