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Getting Started: Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (XE)

New to Oracle? Interested in developing and deploying applications for Oracle Database 10g? Get started here, step by step.

 
Step 1 Get an overview of Oracle Database XE, the free "starter" edition of Oracle Database 10g.
Step 2 Download Oracle Database XE.
Step 3 Register for the Oracle Database XE Discussion Forum.
Step 4 Read the Getting Started Guide and "Create and Run a Simple Application."
Step 5 Take the online Self-Study Tutorial.
Step 6 Learn PL/SQL, .NET, Java, Application Express, and PHP development concepts in the 2 Day Developer Guide.

Next Steps
Listen to Tom Kyte's podcast about Oracle Database XE
Read the Technical Article: "Oracle Database 10g Express Edition: Not Just for Learners"
Get an overview of Application Express, included in the XE installation
Upgrade your XE's Oracle Apex installation to version 3.0.1
Upgrade XE to Oracle Database 10g Rel 2
Explore more resources at the Oracle Database XE homepage
 

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