3 Installing Oracle Data Miner

This chapter explains how to install SQL Developer and the Oracle Data Miner repository.

• Oracle Data Miner Installation Overview
  Oracle Data Miner installation refers to installation of the Oracle Data Miner repository in an Oracle Database. The repository serves as application manager and workflow storage manager for Oracle Data Miner.
• About Oracle Data Miner Sample Data
  Oracle Data Miner contains sample data that includes tables and views.
• Downloading SQL Developer
  Oracle SQL Developer is available for download free of charge from the Oracle Technology Network.
• Installing the Repository Using a Script
  You can install the Oracle Data Miner repository by running the installodmr script.
• Loading the Sample Data Using a Script
  After you install the repository using a script, you can run a second script to load the sample data that is used in Oracle Data Miner tutorials.
• Installing the Repository Using SQL Developer GUI
  You can install the Oracle Data Miner repository using the SQL Developer graphical user interface.
• Installing JSON Parser and Data Guide
  JSON query processing is available in Oracle Database starting with version 12.1.0.2. If you have installed or migrated the repository using scripts, then you must complete a separate postinstallation step to enable JSON support in Oracle Data Miner. If you have installed or migrated the repository using the GUI, then this extra step is not required.