Instant client

[Skalik]

Hello, is it possible to use DOA with Instant Oracle Client 11? If so which version to use - basic or basiclite is enough?
I have no success with both versions - I got message:

Initialization error Oracle Client not properly instaled

OracleHomeKey:
OracleHomeDir: )

I have tried to add some registry keys (I have rewrite it from XE client from another PC) but with no success.

thanks

 

[Skalik]

Resolved!!!! I have added ORACLE_HOME to environment variables (it must points to directory where instant client is installed). I have also added NLS_LANG (to specify client character set) and TNS_ADMIN (to specify location of TNSNAMES.ORA file).

 

[Michael Thuma]

It can happen dependent on the instant client version, that the position of the instant client directory in the path variable at the last position causes problem, because of ';' or not having. It always worked with the directory at the first position in the path variable. Don't ask me why ...