Installing the Oracle Database Client Software

These topics explain how to run Oracle Universal Installer to perform most database client installations.

Note:

• You can install Oracle Database client by using the silent or response file installation method, without the GUI.

• You can install Oracle Connection Manager, Oracle Net Listener, and Oracle Scheduler Agent using the Custom installation option.

• Running Oracle Universal Installer to Install Oracle Database Client
  Use the runInstaller command to start the Oracle Database Client installation.
• Using Oracle Net Configuration Assistant
  In Custom Oracle Database Client installations, if you select Oracle Net Listener, then Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) starts Oracle Net Configuration Assistant.