Installing Oracle Database Client Using Image File

Extract the image software (client_home.zip) into the directory where you want your Oracle Database Client home to be located.

Starting with 19c, the Oracle Database Client software is also available as an image file for download and installation.

Oracle recommends that the Oracle home directory path you create is in compliance with the Oracle Optimal Flexible Architecture recommendations.

To install Oracle Database Client using image file, perform the following steps:.

Log in to Windows as an Administrator user. If you are installing on a Primary Domain Controller (PDC) or a Backup Domain Controller (BDC), log on as a member of the Domain Administrators group.
Extract the image software (client_home.zip) into the directory where you want your Oracle Database Client home to be located, and then run the Setup Wizard to start the Oracle Database Client installation and configuration.
Navigate to the location of the installation media for Oracle Database Client, open a command prompt with administrator privileges, and run the setup.exe command to start the Oracle setup wizard. Use the same installation media to install Oracle Database on all supported Windows platforms.
Select your installation type.

Installation screens vary depending on the installation option you select. Respond to the configuration prompts as needed.

Note:
At any time during installation, if you have a question about what you are being asked to do, click Help.

Parent topic: Installing the Oracle Database Client Software