Oracle DB Client 19c on OL8 by cloudimg

## Oracle Database Client 19c on Oracle Linux 8 by cloudimg

Pre configured Oracle Database Client 19c (Administrator install) on Oracle Linux 8, purpose built for Microsoft Azure and maintained by cloudimg. Provides every tool, library, and driver needed to connect to and operate against remote Oracle 19c and earlier databases without running a database server on the same VM. Production ready, security patched, and validated before publication, with 24/7 expert technical support.

Why Choose cloudimg?

* 24/7 Expert Support with guaranteed 24 hour response for all requests and one hour average for critical issues. Contact support@cloudimg.co.uk

* Production Ready from Launch Pre configured, security patched, and validated before publication

* Azure Native Integration Built with Azure Linux Agent, cloud init, and Gen2 Hyper V support

* Trusted by Enterprise Established marketplace publisher with hundreds of images across AWS and Azure

What's Included

* Oracle Database Client 19c (Administrator install) version 19.3.0.0.0

* SQL*Plus, sqlldr, expdp, impdp, tnsping, lsnrctl, and the full Oracle Net client utility set

* Oracle Net libraries for OCI and JDBC linking

* Pre seeded tnsnames.ora and sqlnet.ora ready for customer entries

* Dedicated oracle OS user with environment script

* System wide profile hook so any future user picks up the client tools

* Oracle Linux 8 base with latest security patches at build time

* Azure Linux Agent for seamless cloud integration

* Cloud init for automated provisioning

Use Cases

* Application server tier connecting to a remote Oracle Database

* Batch and ETL workers running sqlldr, expdp, and impdp against production databases

* Database administration jumpbox for connecting to Oracle Database instances over private networks

* Data migration and replication workflows targeting remote Oracle endpoints

* Monitoring and reporting hosts that query Oracle Databases via SQL*Plus or scripted clients

* Development and test environments where a full database server is not required

Getting Started

1. Deploy from the Azure Marketplace in your preferred region

2. Connect via SSH using azureuser and your SSH key

3. Switch to the oracle user and source the environment script

4. Add an entry for your remote database to tnsnames.ora

5. Connect with sqlplus username password and the alias you defined

Technical Specifications

* Operating System: Oracle Enterprise Linux 8.10

* Oracle Database Client: 19.3.0.0.0 (Administrator install)

* Install Path: /u01/app/oracle/product/19.3.0/client_1

* Default OS User: azureuser (sudo enabled)

* Oracle OS User: oracle (owns ORACLE_HOME)

* Recommended Size: Standard_B2s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM)

* VM Generation: Hyper V Gen2 with UEFI boot

* Filesystem: LVM partitioned

Security

* Latest CVE patches applied at build time

* No inbound ports required beyond SSH; client uses outbound TCP 1521 only

* SSH hardened with key based authentication

* Oracle Wallet supported for credential storage

* Compliance ready for CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA

Support

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