What is an oracle database client?
The Oracle database system stores large amounts of information on a powerful computer called a server. In order for your computer to connect to the database server and access files, you need to install the Oracle database client using the right version of the software. You must also specify the Port and other pieces of information so the computer knows how to connect to the server through the network.HistoryThe Oracle Database client is an invention and proprietary product of the Oracle Corporation. This company was founded by Larry Ellison, Bob Miner and Ed Oates in 1977 as Software Development Laboratories.Relational DatabaseAn Oracle database client is part of the Oracle relational database management system.