Get-FileHash .\VERSION_client.zip -Algorithm SHA256
sqlplus username/password@//hostname:port/service_name Oracle frequently updates their download portal layout. If the exact links above change, navigate from the main Oracle Software Delivery Cloud or search for "Oracle Database Client download" on Oracle.com. oracle database client download
You will typically download two .zip files (e.g., client_1of2.zip and client_2of2.zip ). You must download both and extract them together. Step 5: Verify the Download (Optional but Recommended) After downloading, verify the file integrity using the SHA-256 checksum or MD5 provided on the download page. Get-FileHash
Download the single client.zip file.
| File Name (example for Windows) | Description | |--------------------------------|-------------| | VERSION_client.zip (e.g., 23.0.0.0_client.zip ) | Full client – includes all utilities, network configuration, JDBC/ODBC drivers, and Oracle tools. | | VERSION_client_home1.zip | Alternative split archive (download all parts). | You must download both and extract them together