Oracle Instant Client Downloads [2021]

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Unlike the "Oracle Database Client" (which includes a graphical installer, administration tools, and takes up significant disk space), the Instant Client is a "unzipped" deployment. and takes up significant disk space)

Oracle Instant Client downloads provide a free, lightweight alternative to the full Oracle Database Client. These libraries allow applications to connect to local or remote Oracle Databases with a minimal disk footprint, eliminating the need for a complex Oracle Home installation. Available Oracle Instant Client Packages oracle instant client downloads

Provides additional header files and example makefiles for developing C and C++ applications.