Updated: 09 June 2008

Oracle SQL Developer provides a Check for Updates facility to update your current install. Check for Updates is available to upgrade Oracle SQl Developer 1.5 to Oracle SQL Developer 1.5.1.

To use Check for Updates, start SQL Developer and select Help -> Check for Updates

Upgrading Releases Prior to Oracle SQL Developer 1.5

If you are on any release prior to Oracle SQL Developer 1.5, there is no in-place upgrade available. You should download the latest zip file and unzip this in an empty folder. Ensure the "Use folder names" checkbox is checked when unzipping the file.

You can still use the Check for Updates facility to download the full new release. You may either be prompted with "Updates Available" or you can manually invoke Check for Updates using the Help menu. In either situation, you are directed to the full download site.

Upgrading Oracle SQL Developer 1.5

You can either download the latest zip file and unzip this in an empty folder. Ensure the "Use folder names" checkbox is checked when unzipping the file, or you can use Check for Updates to upgrade your existing SQL Developer 1.5 install in place.

• Start SQL Developer 1.5
• Select Help -> Check for Updates
• Follow the Check for Updates Wizard. Select all updates.
• When prompted, restart SQL Developer
• Cancel the Migrate User Settings dialog as the connections and settings are preserved in a Check for Updates upgrade.

Installing Third Party Drivers

Check For Updates is available to install third-party drivers, if required. Follow the wizard as described above.

The current release is Oracle SQL Developer 1.5.1.54.40. This replaces Oracle SQL Developer 1.5.0.53.38 and earlier releases.

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