Installing the Oracle Database Client Software

These topics explain how to run Oracle Universal Installer to perform most database client installations.

Note:

You can install Oracle Database client by using the silent or response file installation method, without the GUI.
You can install Oracle Connection Manager, Oracle Net Listener, and Oracle Scheduler Agent using the Custom installation option.

Running Oracle Universal Installer to Install Oracle Database Client
Use the runInstaller command to start the Oracle Database Client installation.
Using Oracle Net Configuration Assistant
In Custom Oracle Database Client installations, if you select Oracle Net Listener, then Oracle Universal Installer (OUI) starts Oracle Net Configuration Assistant.