The Oracle client, which is different to the “instant client”, does contain the necessary file and folder structure. For example, this is an Oracle 19.8 instant client: Here is the new “bin” folder containing the required file:
The content was last updated on: 11-MAY-2020 Click here for details of each of the sections below. Affects: Product (Component) Oracle Server (Rdbms) Range of versions believed to be affected Versions >= 11.2 but BELOW 20.1 Versions confirmed as being affected • 19.8 .0 • 19.6.0 • 19.4.0 • 19.3.0 • 12.2.0.1 (Base Release) Platforms affected Generic (all
Solving ORA -01031 errors In order to start up an Oracle database using the connect int e rnal or connect / as sysdba syntax, the currently logged in user must be in the ORA_DBA Windows group, if the operating system is Windows NT or 2000, or in the "dba" group if the operating system is Unix.