For Java-based applications, selecting the correct JDBC driver depends primarily on your version and target database.
Latest versions (e.g., 19c or 23ai) can be found at the Oracle Instant Client Downloads portal. Compatibility and Support Lifecycle latest oracle driver download
This is the current recommended version for modern environments. It implements the JDBC 4.3 specification and is certified for use with JDK 17, JDK 19, JDK 21, and JDK 25 *. It is fully compatible with Jakarta APIs and supports databases from version 19c through 26ai. It implements the JDBC 4
Extract both zip files into the same directory (e.g., C:\oracle_client ). Run the odbc_install
Run the odbc_install.exe with administrator privileges to register the driver with your system.
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