Steps to install and configure the Oracle database client
- Make sure the correct version of Microsoft .NET Framework is installed on all the computers where the Oracle database client will be installed.For more information, see the System Requirements. 
- Install the Oracle database client on the:- InForm Application Server
- Cognos Content Manager Server
- Cognos Report Server
 Note: The Cognos Content Manager Server and Cognos Report Server require the 32-bit version of the Oracle database client. For more information, see your Oracle database documentation. 
- Register the ODP.NET assembly to the GAC on each server where you installed the Oracle database client.For more information, see Register the Oracle.DataAccess.dll assembly. 
- Update the registry settings on each server where you installed the Oracle database client.For more information, see Update the National Language Support registry settings on the Oracle database client. 
- Configure the database connection.For more information, see Configure the database connection. 
- Validate the database connection.For more information, see Validate the database connection. 



