How can I deploy a .NET application that uses ODAC without installing the whole component to the user?

Question

I have written a C# application that connects to an Oracle 10g database. Using Oracle Data Access Component 11.2 \"ODAC\", it works perfectly on my machine.

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Answer 1

I'm not sure whether your concern is about having to install the Oracle client in addition to the ~50 MB ODAC install or just the standalone ODAC.

If the concern is about having to install the Oracle client and the ODAC, you can use the Oracle Instant Client? That's the smallest footprint method for installing the Oracle client. You'll also need the ODAC xcopy supplement.

If your concern is just the ODAC install, I don't think there is a smaller footprint available.