DBD::Oracle build on aix 6.1 ( host is 64 bit db server )

[Am Nym]

The 64 bit Oracle server is loaded on this host.

Do I still have to load an Oracle client?

README.clients.txt says:

  *** THE PREFERED METHOD IS TO USE Oracle Instant Client ***

So should I install the 'Oracle Instant Client' before attempting
the build of DBD::Oracle?

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thanks!