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# Oracle Client Tools Setup

This article provides instructions on how to set up the Oracle Client Tools and enable the SQL-Loader for use with Astera.

Prerequisites:

* Oracle Client Tools needs [Visual C++ Redistributable 2013](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784) installed on the machine.

Steps:

1. Download the [Oracle Client Tools](http://www.astera.com/downloads/Centerprise/Additions/OracleClientTools.zip)
2. Unzip the folder to a drive that is local to where the *Astera Integration Server* is installed.
3. Launch the Astera Client and Navigate to the *Server Explorer*
4. Right-click on the *Server* and select *Configure Server*

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5. On the *Server Connect Properties* screen, change the Location of the Oracle SQL-Loader to the path local to the Astera Server.

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6. Save the *Server Configuration.*


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