SAP Note 819829 - Oracle Instant Client Installation and Configuration on Unix

Component : Oracle - Database Interface / DBMS for Oracle

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Summary :
The SAP note outlines the installation and configuration process for Oracle Instant Client in SAP systems on Unix and Linux. Detailed instructions are provided for choosing, downloading, and managing Oracle Instant Client versions specific to SAP environments. It is emphasized that SAP customers should use Oracle Instant Client versions available from the SAP Service Marketplace. Compatibility and support details are highlighted, including minimum versions of SAP kernel and Oracle Instant Clients for successful configuration. Recommendations for homogenous environments and guidelines for replacing older Instant Clients with newer versions are also included.

Key words :
/oracle/client/10x_64/instantclient -> instantclient_11204/oracle/client/10x_64/instantclient -> instantclient_11203/oracle/client/10x_64/instantclient -> instantclient_11202 10, aix5l hp-ux pa-risc hp-ux itanium linux x86, aix5l hp-ux itanium hp-ux pa risc linux x86, sap instant client version oracle release installed oracle patches build date platform checking, terms oracle instant clienteasy clientinstant client basicinstant client light reason, /oracle/client/11x_<wordsize>/instantclient /oracle/client/11x_<wordsize>/instantclient_<release> 10, /oracle/client/10x_<wordsize>/instantclient /oracle/client/10x_<wordsize>/instantclient_<release>, sll-leg 1058988   640_ex2 kernels 1086956   46d_ex2 kernels 1666847   unresolvable symbol __pthread, oracle priority recommendations / additional info category installation information validity, linux x86_64 solaris sparc solaris x86-64 ms windows

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