Oracle Database Express Edition (Oracle Database XE) is a free, lightweight version of Oracle.
If you’re a small enterprise with modest database needs, or an individual looking to learn Oracle on your home computer, Oracle Express Edition is just the answer for you.
This starter version of Oracle is free to download, distribute and deploy. It supports up to 4GB of user data, in addition to Oracle system data.
A demo database called HR is provided with the installation.
Oracle XE comes packaged with Oracle APEX, which provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for managing DBA activities and building applications. There’s a model-driven Query Builder, Export/Import facilities and built-in reports on the object repository, among a host of other features. This makes the tasks simple even for non-DBAs/programmers.
You can, if you wish, choose the command-line interface.
The software can be downloaded from this link:
Download XE (Size: 157MB)
Look at this FAQ for answers to your questions about Oracle XE features, terms of use and constraints.
Oracle Database 10g XE Discussion Forum
After installation, Oracle XE owners get a chance to register for an exclusive discussion forum hosted by Oracle expert Tom Kyte. The "Registration" link is available on XE’s Database homepage.
The forum can be viewed here: Oracle XE Discussion Forum.
Related Links:
- Beginner’s Guide To Oracle Database XE
- Download Oracle Database XE
- SQL*Plus Instant Client on Windows
