##Easy Installation of Oracle Instant Client on Ubuntu/Debian Linux
If you've ever had to mess with installing and configuring the Oracle Instant Client on your Ubuntu/Debian machine, you know that it's a pain in the arse. This repo contains a simple python script and the necessary Oracle packages to get everything set up correctly on your machine.
Important: Currently, this only supports 64-bit machines.
Drop me a line if you want to have support for 32-bit systems.
- Download the repo as a zip file.
- Unzip the file wherever you want on your system.
- Run system_setup as root. [sudo python system_setup.py]
- Obtain your sqlnet.ora, tnsnames.ora, and possibly ldap.ora files from your DBA.
- Place those files into the /usr/lib/oracle/11.2/client64/network/admin directory.
This utility is provided as-is with absolutely no support.
I will not be able to help you if it hoses up your system somehow.