To download the installation archive files from Oracle Technology Network: Updating the Existing Software with the Current Versionģ.2.3.1 Downloading the Installation Archive Files from OTN Installing Oracle Database Client on a System with an Existing Oracle Software Installing Oracle Database Client into Multiple Oracle Homes Installing Oracle Database Client Installations in Silent or Response File Mode
Installation Consideration on Windows Vista and Later Review the information in Chapter 1, 'Oracle Database Client Installation Overview' and complete the tasks listed in Chapter 2, 'Oracle Database Client Preinstallation Requirements' before beginning the installation.
However, you can also use Oracle Universal Installer to complete silent-mode installations using response files, without using the GUI. In most cases, you use the graphical user interface (GUI) provided by Oracle Universal Installer to install the software. The Oracle Database Client software is available on the Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Web site. 3.1 Preinstallation Considerations Before Installing Oracle Database Client