How do I connect to Oracle from ArcGIS?
To connect to Oracle from ArcGIS clients, install an Oracle client on the ArcGIS client machines, set environment variables that reference the Oracle, and connect to the database from ArcGIS. Once the Oracle client is configured on all your ArcGIS client machines, create a database connection file.
Do you need a 32 bit Oracle client to use ArcGIS?
If you are connecting from a 32-bit ArcGIS client, you must install a 32-bit Oracle client. This is true even if you install the ArcGIS client application on a computer with a 64-bit operating system (OS) and the database and server OS are 64-bit.
How to register database connection file with ArcGIS Server?
Once the Oracle client is configured on all your ArcGIS client machines, create a database connection file. To publish ArcGIS Server web services that reference the data in your Oracle database, register the database connection file with your ArcGIS Server sites.
Do you need a database for ArcGIS for desktop?
Some of the databases you access can contain geodatabase tables, functions, and procedures, but they don’t have to; you can connect to any supported database and view the data from ArcGIS for Desktop. Most types of databases require you install and configure a database client on the machine that will connect to the database.
Where do I install ArcGIS Desktop on my computer?
ArcGIS Server is installed on one or more machines that are separate from the DBMS. ArcGIS Desktop is installed on computers separate from both Oracle and ArcGIS Server. Install a 32-bit Oracle client on all ArcMap machines, and set the PATH variable to the Oracle client home directory.
How to install Oracle instant on an ArcGIS Server?
You can obtain the Oracle Instant, Runtime, or Administrator Client from Oracle, and install it on the client computer, following the directions in your Oracle documentation. Set the PATH environment variable on the ArcGIS Pro machine to the location of the Oracle Client installation.