Date: October 26, 2023 Prepared For: IT Deployment / Development Teams Subject: Process, versions, and requirements for obtaining the Oracle Database Client software. 1. Executive Summary The Oracle Database Client is a set of libraries and tools that enables remote connections from a client machine (e.g., application server, developer workstation, or ETL host) to an Oracle Database instance. This report outlines the official process, available versions, prerequisites, and best practices for downloading the client software from the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud (formerly OTN). 2. Key Considerations Before Downloading Before proceeding, identify the following:
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