Attempting to contact (DESCRIPTION=...) OK (20 msec) Now connect to the database:
./runInstaller Follow the same screens as Windows: Select Administrator -> Set /u01/app/oracle/product/12.2.0/client_1 -> Install. At the end, run the root script as instructed: install oracle client 12c
Introduction In the world of enterprise database management, Oracle remains a titan. For developers, data analysts, and system administrators, connecting applications—from simple SQL query tools like SQL*Plus to complex Business Intelligence (BI) platforms—to an Oracle Database server is a routine yet critical task. The bridge that makes this connection possible is the Oracle Client . Attempting to contact (DESCRIPTION=
MYDB = (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = dbserver.example.com)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVER = DEDICATED) (SERVICE_NAME = orcl.example.com) ) ) PRODDB = (DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = prod-scan.mycompany.com)(PORT = 1521)) (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVER = DEDICATED) (SERVICE_NAME = prod_service.mycompany.com) ) ) 5.3 Testing Connectivity Open a command prompt or terminal: The bridge that makes this connection possible is