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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Pre-installed Oracle Database Client AMI with sqlplus, SQL*Loader, and OCI/JDBC libraries. Connect to remote Oracle databases in minutes - no manual setup required.
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Overview
Oracle Database Client gives your Linux instances everything they need to connect to a remote Oracle database - without the overhead of a full database server install or hours of manual configuration. Where a manual Oracle client setup typically requires downloading installers, resolving dependencies, configuring environment variables, and troubleshooting path issues, this AMI delivers a validated, production-ready client environment from first boot.
What Is Included
- Oracle Database Client (Administrator install) pre-configured with a working ORACLE_HOME
- sqlplus, SQL*Loader (sqlldr), tnsping, Oracle Net (TNS/EZConnect) and full OCI/JDBC libraries
- Seeded tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora ready for your TNS alias configuration
- System-wide /etc/profile.d hook: SSH in as ec2-user and all Oracle env vars (ORACLE_HOME, PATH, LD_LIBRARY_PATH) are set automatically
- Multiple client versions across this listing family: 11g, 12.1, 12.2, 18c, 19c, 21c and 26ai AMIs so every application gets the exact Oracle client version it needs
Security Posture
- Bundled Oracle JDK replaced with system-managed OpenJDK, eliminating an entire class of CVE exposure that stock Oracle client installs carry
- First-boot OS patch sweep ensures the image launches with the latest security updates applied
- The AMI ships with no inbound ports open beyond SSH (port 22), minimizing attack surface
- sqlnet.ora is pre-seeded and ready for Oracle Native Network Encryption or TLS configuration to secure data in transit to your remote database
Use Case Examples
- Batch data ingestion: Use SQL*Loader on a scheduled EC2 instance to load flat files into a remote Oracle database nightly, then archive results to Amazon S3
- Microservice connectivity: Deploy lightweight client instances across a fleet of application servers that need Oracle connectivity without the footprint of a full database install
- Database administration: Run sqlplus and tnsping from a bastion host inside your VPC to manage remote Oracle databases in on-premises data centers or Oracle Cloud via AWS Direct Connect or VPN
Getting Started
- Launch from this AMI and SSH in as ec2-user
- Confirm the client is working: sqlplus -V && tnsping invalid_alias
- Edit /opt/oracle/client/network/admin/tnsnames.ora to add your database TNS aliases
- Connect: sqlplus username/password@YOUR_TNS_ALIAS
For buyers evaluating this AMI, launch on a small instance type to validate connectivity to your target database before scaling to production workloads.
Version Selection Guide
This listing family includes AMIs for Oracle client versions 11g, 12.1, 12.2, 18c, 19c, 21c, and 26ai. Select the version that matches your target Oracle database server version for guaranteed compatibility. When in doubt, Oracle19c provides the broadest backward compatibility with databases running 11.2 and later.
Why This AMI vs. Manual Install
A manual Oracle client installation on a fresh EC2 instance requires downloading the correct installer from Oracle's site, satisfying OS library prerequisites, running the Oracle Universal Installer, manually setting environment variables, and configuring TNS files - a process that commonly takes 30-60 minutes and is prone to misconfiguration. This AMI eliminates that entire workflow. The pre-seeded tnsnames.ora and auto-configured environment variables remove the most common source of "ORA-12154: TNS could not resolve" errors that plague manual setups.
Support
cloudimg provides 24/7 support for this AMI. Raise a ticket through the AWS Marketplace console or contact our team directly. We assist with deployment, configuration, connectivity troubleshooting, and version upgrades.
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Highlights
- Connect to remote Oracle databases in minutes instead of spending 30-60 minutes on manual client installation. sqlplus, SQL*Loader, Oracle Net, OCI, and JDBC Thin libraries are pre-installed and validated - no dependency resolution, no installer downloads, and no misconfiguration risk from manually setting ORACLE_HOME or TNS paths.
- Seven Oracle client versions in one listing family (11g, 12.1, 12.2, 18c, 19c, 21c, 26ai) so you can match your exact database server version without maintaining separate install procedures. Oracle 19c provides backward compatibility with databases running 11.2 and later, simplifying version selection for mixed environments.
- Security-hardened from first boot: Oracle JDK replaced with system-managed OpenJDK to eliminate bundled CVE exposure, automatic OS patch sweep on launch, no inbound ports open beyond SSH, and sqlnet.ora pre-seeded for TLS or Oracle Native Network Encryption configuration. Backed by cloudimg 24/7 support with one-hour average response for critical issues.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
t3.medium Recommended | t3.medium instance type | $0.04 |
t2.micro | t2.micro instance type | $0.04 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance type | $0.04 |
x1e.16xlarge | x1e.16xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
r8id.4xlarge | r8id.4xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
m8i-flex.12xlarge | m8i-flex.12xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
u-3tb1.56xlarge | u-3tb1.56xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
m8ib.96xlarge | m8ib.96xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
m8id.32xlarge | m8id.32xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
r8in.48xlarge | r8in.48xlarge instance type | $0.24 |
Dimensions summary
You pay by the hour for the EC2 instance type you run this Oracle Database Client image on. Each dimension maps to one instance type, so your cost scales with the compute size you pick. Smaller instances like t3.medium or t2.micro bill at a lower hourly rate. Memory, compute, storage, and GPU families each carry their own hourly rate reflecting their size. The software is the same across all instances; only the underlying hardware changes. No upfront commitment applies. You choose the instance that matches your workload and are billed for the hours it runs.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
You get a pre-configured Oracle Database Client image running on that EC2 instance. It includes a ready ORACLE_HOME, SQLPlus, SQLLoader, tnsping, Oracle Net, OCI and JDBC Thin libraries, seeded tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora, and 24/7 email support. The client connects to a remote Oracle database; it does not run a database itself.
The software is metered per instance-hour while the instance runs. A fully stopped instance does not accrue hourly software charges. Underlying AWS storage fees for the attached volume may still apply even when the instance is stopped. Charges resume once you start the instance again.
No. The listing offers several client versions, including 26ai, 23ai, 21c, 19c, 18c, 12.2, 12.1 and 11g, as delivery options. Pricing is set by the EC2 instance type you run, not by the version. Match the client version to your target database; the hourly rate follows your chosen hardware.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Initial release of Oracle Database Client on Linux.
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Usage instructions
SSH in as ec2-user. Oracle environment variables (ORACLE_HOME, PATH, LD_LIBRARY_PATH) are set automatically via /etc/profile.d/oracle-client.sh. Use sqlplus -V to confirm the client version and edit /opt/oracle/client/network/admin/tnsnames.ora to add your database TNS aliases.
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cloudimg provides 24/7 technical support for this Oracle Database Client AMI via email and live chat.
How to Get Help
- Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
- AWS Marketplace support console: Raise a ticket directly through the Marketplace portal
- Live chat: Available through our support channel
What We Cover
- Deployment and launch assistance
- Oracle client configuration (tnsnames.ora, sqlnet.ora, environment variables)
- Connectivity troubleshooting (TNS resolution, network encryption setup)
- Version upgrades and migration between client versions
- Performance tuning for SQL*Loader batch operations
- OS-level patching and security questions
Response Times
Critical issues receive a one-hour average response time. Our engineers work to resolve deployment blockers and connectivity failures as a priority.
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If you experience issues that cannot be resolved, contact us through any of the channels above to discuss refund options.
Instance Sizing Guidance
The Oracle Database Client is lightweight and does not require significant compute resources. For most use cases, a t3.micro or t3.small instance is sufficient for interactive sqlplus sessions and tnsping diagnostics. For SQL*Loader batch workloads processing large data files, consider a t3.medium or larger to ensure adequate memory for sort operations.
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