5 Installing Oracle Database Client

The Oracle Database Client software is available as an image file for download and installation. Oracle Database Client installation binaries continue to be available in the traditional format as non-image zip files.

Note:

For this Oracle Database Client 23ai release, only the Instant Client installation is available and the full client installation is not yet available.

• About Image-Based Oracle Database Client Installation
  Starting with Oracle Database 19c, installation and configuration of Oracle Database Client software is simplified with image-based installation.
• Downloading Oracle Software
  Select the method you want to use to download the software.
• Installing the Oracle Database Client Software
  These topics explain how to run the Setup Wizard to perform most database client installations.