OS X "El Capitan": DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH not working unless SIP is turned off

[cristobal]

In the latest release off OS-X using the DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH is not possible unless System Integrity Protection (SIP) is disabled.

Meaning that setting the DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH will have no effects on spawned sub shells and therefore using the node client is no longer possible unless one turns off (SIP) as explained here.

This is true in most of the cases, where one starts a subprocess that will run and use the node-oracledb module. This issue meant for discussion on any solutions on how to circumvent disabling SIP or should it just be added as a section to the README and wiki for OS X.

[cjbj]

Cross referencing: #149

[cjbj]

@cristobal did you try the script from #419? Any comments on impact, security, useful etc?

[cristobal]

Sorry been busy at work, but will try it later today and get back at you with a comment later or tomorrow morning.

[cristobal]

Ok finally got time to try out the script. The script works however i did need to modify it to suit my need. However the command for extracting the $VER in the updatepaths function should be modified. Since it's not guaranteed to work correctly, as far as i can see. Should be this instead.

local VER=`ls $IC_DIR/libclntsh.dylib.* | awk '{print $NF'} | xargs basename | sed s/libclntsh.dylib.//g`

Then you are always guaranteed to get out the version string.

[cristobal]

Hmm however thinking a bit further on the topic if this was a part of post install step of the node oracledb client. Should it not just be done for all OS platform just not OS X. As far as i know it's best to avoid the use of LD_LIBRARY_PATH at all.

[cjbj]

Let's keep this open to track a good resolution

[cjbj]

Closing; see #149

[cristobal]

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[cjbj]

Instant Client 12.1 for OS X is now available from: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/intel-macsoft-096467.html

Updated installation instructions are at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/intel-macsoft-096467.html#ic_osx_inst