Operating System Checklist for Oracle Database Client Installation

Use this checklist to check minimum operating system requirements for Oracle Database Client.

Note:

Oracle AI Database 26ai is currently not supported on non-Oracle hardware. For support, availability, and database offerings, see the Oracle AI Database Licensing Information User Manual and My Oracle Support Note 742060.1.

Table 1-2 Operating System Checklist for Oracle Database Client Installation on Microsoft Windows

Item

Task

Operating system general requirements

Oracle Database Client for Windows x64 is supported on the following operating system versions: Windows 10 x64 - Pro, Pro for Workstations, Enterprise, and Education editions Windows 11 x64 - Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions Windows Server 2016 x64 - Standard, Datacenter, and Essentials editions Windows Server 2019 x64 - Standard, Datacenter, and Essentials editions Windows Server 2022 x64 - Standard, Datacenter, and Essentials editions Windows Server 2025 x64 - Standard, Datacenter, and Essentials editions