Preface

This guide explains how to install and configure Oracle Database Client.

This guide also provides information about postinstallation tasks and how to remove the database client software.

Oracle Database Client enables development and deployment of applications that connect to Oracle Database, either on-premises or in the Cloud. The Oracle Database Client libraries provide the necessary network connectivity and advanced data features to make full use of Oracle Database. Tools, libraries, and SDKs included in Oracle Database Client provide quick and convenient data access.

Audience

This guide is intended for anyone responsible for installing Oracle Database Client 19c.

Additional installation guides for Oracle Database, Oracle Real Application Clusters, Oracle Clusterware, Oracle Database Examples, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control are available at the following URL:

http://docs.oracle.com

Set Up Java Access Bridge to Implement Java Accessibility

Install Java Access Bridge so that assistive technologies on Microsoft Windows systems can use the Java Accessibility API.

Java Access Bridge is a technology that enables Java applications and applets that implement the Java Accessibility API to be visible to assistive technologies on Microsoft Windows systems.

Refer to Java Platform, Standard Edition Accessibility Guide for information about the minimum supported versions of assistive technologies required to use Java Access Bridge. Also refer to this guide to obtain installation and testing instructions, and instructions for how to use Java Access Bridge.

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