# Check if connection needs to be recycled creation_time = self._active_connections.get(conn, datetime.now()) age = (datetime.now() - creation_time).total_seconds()
./runInstaller -silent -responseFile /home/oracle/client_install.rsp install oracle client 12c
Installing the Oracle Database Client 12c allows your local applications to communicate with a remote Oracle database. This guide covers the preparation, the primary installation types, and the essential post-install configurations. 1. Preparation and Prerequisites # Check if connection needs to be recycled