Install Oracle Client 12c ((new))

To install the Oracle Client 12c on Windows, follow these steps to ensure a proper setup for connecting to your database. 1. Download and Extract Files Obtain Software : Download the Oracle Database Client 12c (x64) from the Oracle Technology Network Oracle Software Delivery Cloud : Right-click the downloaded file and select

• Use a response file and run: runInstaller -silent -responseFile /path/client.rsp
• Follow any root script prompts.

Extract both into the same temporary directory.

MYDB =
  (DESCRIPTION =
    (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = 192.168.1.100)(PORT = 1521))
    (CONNECT_DATA =
      (SERVER = DEDICATED)
      (SERVICE_NAME = orcl)
    )
  )