6 Installing Oracle Instant Client

You can install Oracle Instant Client by downloading the zip files from the Oracle Instant Client download page on Oracle Technology Network (OTN). You can also install Oracle Instant Client by selecting the Instant Client option when you run Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) for the Oracle Database Client software.

• About Oracle Instant Client
  Learn how Oracle Instant Client enables applications to connect to a local or remote Oracle Database for development and production deployment.
• Installing Oracle Instant Client Packages
  Learn the different methods to install Oracle Instant Client.
• Installing Oracle Instant Client Basic Light
  Learn how to install Oracle Instant Client Basic Light.
• Instant Client Libraries for OCI
  Learn about the Oracle Database client-side files used by Oracle Call Interface (OCI) applications.
• Environment Variables for Oracle Instant Client
  Learn about some common Oracle environment variables that can influence Oracle Instant Client installations.
• About the Oracle Instant Client SDK
  Learn about the software development kit (SDK) development tools for Oracle Instant Client.
• Connecting Instant Client or Instant Client Light to an Oracle Database Client
  Before you can connect Instant Client or Instant Client Light to an Oracle Database Client, ensure that the PATH environment variable specifies the directory that contains the Instant Client libraries.