Oracle Update/Installation - versions 19C and 21c

Oracle Client 19c and 21c are both available for installation through Company Portal. This article will go over how to access Company Portal on your Windows 11 device and how to locate and install the application however you will still need to configure your client and the Oracle Connector for access.  Please contact UWYO IT for database configuration assistance.  
 

The Oracle 19C update provides native encryption for all clients accessing UW Oracle databases.  This is required to ensure compliance with the June 2023 deadline for the Financial Services Modernization Act (GLBA) which requires protection of security, confidentiality, and integrity of non-public customer information.  All DB connections used on campus should be updated to 19C or newer by June 2023.  

This article provides instructions for installing Oracle 19C or 21c for the database connection

 

Note:

  • The Oracle 19C update is 1.2GB in size.  Please ensure there is sufficient space on your hard drive to accommodate this update.
  • Windows 11
  • If you access Oracle applications on an Apple device or still need assistance configuring access to a UW Oracle database, please contact the Help Desk at 307-766-4357 (option 1) for assistance

Install Oracle 19C for DB connection

  1. Navigate to Start menu and search for company portal
    Screenshot of a search interface displaying the "Company Portal" app with related search options in windows 11 search.
     
  2. Open Company Portal (Previously called Software Center)
    Screenshot of the Microsoft Store displaying the "Company Portal" app with ratings, an "Open" button, and screenshots of the company portal app interface.
  3. Search for then select the Oracle 19C update or Oracle 21c update from apps.
    User interface of the Company Portal at the University of Wyoming, showing sections for apps and device management, with application icons and a highlighted navigation option.
  4. Select a version of Oracle to install: 
     
    Selecting a version
    Selecting a version of Oracle to Install
    Usually the Oracle client is installed as a software dependency or as part of the platform compatible with some other software package/application that uses it for database connectivity and the primary concern when choosing a version is compatibility with the software it's supporting. Check on compatibility and dependency requirements for the supported software before selecting your version.

    If there are no software dependencies:
    If the software using the Oracle Client does not specify a version number or release in compatibility and/or dependency documentation, it's typically recommended to select the more stable version.  
    • Oracle Client 19c is a long term release that is more stable and has an extended support lifecycle.
    • Oracle Client 21c is an innovation release, and it offers early access to some new features, but is on a shorter support lifecycle.
    If the Oracle client is being installed for the user to connect directly to a database, you can install based upon the needs and requirements of the user and their OS/environment.

    Screen capture of the Company Portal showing search results for "Oracle" with two application icons: Oracle Client 19c and Oracle Client 21c.
  5. Click Install
    Screenshot of Oracle Client 19c installation screen, featuring a red "ORACLE" logo, an "Install" button, and a message about replacing previous versions.
     
  6. A Terminal window will open.  Installation will take a few minutes.  Software is done installing when you see Successfully Setup Software

Terminal window showing Oracle Universal Installer and system prompts after Software Setup is completed successfully.

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

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