Accessing the Installation Software

Oracle Database software is available on installation media, or you can download it from the Oracle Technology Network website, or the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud portal.

To install the software from the hard disk, you must either download it and unpack it, or copy it from the installation media, if you have it.

• Downloading Oracle Software
  Select the method you want to use to download the software.
• Downloading the Installation Archive Files from OTN
  Download installation archive files from Oracle Technology Network.
• Downloading the Software from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud Portal
  You can download the software from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud as Media Packs.
• Copying the Software to the Hard Disk
  Oracle recommends that you copy the installation software to the hard disk to enable the installation to run faster.