The Oracle Client allows applications to connect to Oracle databases. This guide walks you through the steps to install the Oracle Client on CentOS for database connectivity.
Start by updating your CentOS system to ensure you have the latest packages. Open the terminal and run: sudo yum update -y
Visit the Oracle Instant Client download page and download the required RPM packages. You may need:
Before installing the Oracle Client, ensure you have the necessary dependencies: sudo yum install libaio -y
Unzip the downloaded package and install it using: sudo yum localinstall oracle-instantclient19.8*.rpm
Start the VNC server and enable it to run at boot time:
Add Oracle Client to your environment variables. Edit your .bash_profile or .bashrc: Visit Unixmen.com for more guides on Oracle and Linux setup.