Installing the Oracle Database Client

To install an Oracle database client:

1. In the directory where you expanded the download in the previous step in this chapter, run this setup file to start the Oracle database client installer:

   \client32\setup.exe

   

2. On Step 1 of 6, select the Administrator radio button and click the Next button.

   

3. On Step 2 of 6, select the English language from the list of Available languages and click the Next button.

   

4. On Step 3 of 8, you can accept the default value which is:

   Use Windows Built-in Account

   Note: Unlike the installation of the database where Oracle recommends not using the built-in account, this option for the database client is acceptable.
5. Click the Next button.

   

6. On Step 4 of 8, enter path values for the Oracle base and Software location.
7. Click the Next button.

   

8. On Step 6 of 8, verify the Global Settings and click the Install button.

   

9. On Step 7 of 8, the installer displays the Progress.

   

10. On Step 8 of 8, the installer indicates the installation was successful. Click the Close button to exit the installer.