Oracle Database 10g Express Edition


Free to develop, deploy, and distribute

Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (Oracle Database XE) is an entry-level, small-footprint database based on the Oracle Database 10g Release 2 code base that's free to develop, deploy, and distribute; fast to download; and simple to administer. Oracle Database XE is a great starter database for:

  • Developers working on PHP, Java, .NET, XML, and Open Source applications
  • DBAs who need a free, starter database for training and deployment
  • Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and hardware vendors who want a starter database to distribute free of charge
  • Educational institutions and students who need a free database for their curriculum
With Oracle Database XE, you can now develop and deploy applications with a powerful, proven, industry-leading infrastructure, and then upgrade when necessary without costly and complex migrations. Read what users say about Oracle Database XE.

Oracle Database XE can be installed on any size host machine with any number of CPUs (one database per machine), but XE will store up to 4GB of user data, use up to 1GB of memory, and use one CPU on the host machine.

Download Oracle Database 10g Express Edition

After installation, be sure to register for an exclusive Oracle Database 10g Express Edition Discussion Forum hosted by Oracle expert Tom Kyte—click on the "Registration" link on XE's Database homepage.


News
Independent Software Vendors Embrace Oracle Database 10g Express Edition
International Developer reviews XE: "It allows developers to easily grow and support their applications and data needs over time"
Forrester: Oracle Application Express Helps Build Web Applications Quickly
Developer.com Reviews Oracle Database XE: "An extremely good product"
Oracle Database XE named "Best Database Solution" by LinuxWorld Magazine

Background Information
FAQ
Data Sheet (PDF)
When to Upgrade - FAQ (PDF)
Oracle Database XE and Application Express
Podcast - Tom Kyte on Oracle Database 10g Express Edition Play! (19 min.)
Technical Article - Oracle Database 10g Express Edition: Not Just for Learners
Oracle Magazine News - "Oracle Offers Free Starter Database"
Sample Book Chapters from Hands-On Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (Oracle Press) - Windows Edition | Linux Edition

Getting Started
Getting Started Guide
Online Self-Study Tutorial
Oracle Application Express OBE Tutorial
 
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Upgrade Information
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Oracle Database Express Edition Upgrade Guide 10g Release 2

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Register for Discussion Forum
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