SAP Note 998004 - Update the Oracle Instant Client on Windows

Component : Windows - Oracle

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/998004 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note details the procedure for updating an outdated Oracle Instant Client (OICL) through the SAP Service Marketplace. Users must download the latest version of the OICL, which supports Oracle 11.2 or 10.2, depending on their platform requirements. This involves visiting specific URLs to access the Oracle software section and downloading either the OICL for Windows Server under the specified Oracle version, or the appropriate patch if available. The process includes deleting the old client using a script provided in the note, updating the instance profile parameters, stopping all servers, and manually unpacking and distributing the new client to the required directories.

Key words :
choose installation -> windows server -> oracle -> oracle client <, 4 -> instant client - ic -> ms windows <, application server instance dir_executable directory, instance profile parameter dir_executable, instance-specific dir_executable directories, terms oracle instant client, latest oracle instant client, newer oracle instant client, /swcenter-3pmain -> oracle -> oracle <, current oracle instant client

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