ORACLE DATABASE 10g EXPRESS EDITION

Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (Oracle Database XE) is a no-frills edition of the proven Oracle Database 10g product. It’s completely free of charge, and may be installed on any size machine, supporting up to 4GB of user data and running on a single processor, using a maximum of 1GB memory. Database administration is done via browser interface and applications can be developed using standard interfaces such as SQL, JDBC, ODP.NET, or using Oracle’s unique Application Express feature.

Ideal Database for Developers
Built using the same code base as Oracle Database 10g Release 2, Oracle Database XE includes the complete integrated set of programming interfaces making it the ideal choice for developing PHP, Java, .NET, and other applications that require a database. Developers can easily set up their own development environment or shared database server with groups of developers. Oracle Database XE is available on 32-bit Linux and Windows platforms.

Great Starter Database for Students and Database Administrators
Oracle Database XE is a great starter database for new administrators and educational institutions or students who need a database for their curriculum. It comes complete with management browser interface to monitor database activity and manage database users, storage, and memory. Since Oracle Database XE is built using the same code base as Oracle Database 10g Release 2 it provides flexibility for future growth. Applications developed and deployed using Oracle Database XE can easily be upgraded to Oracle Database 10g Standard Edition One, Standard Edition, and Enterprise Editions without any coding changes.

Zero Risk Investment for ISVs and Hardware Vendors
With Oracle Database XE, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and hardware vendors can take advantage of the industry’s leading database free of charge while adding significant customer value. Oracle provides a cost-effective database and an environment that is completely upward compatible with both ISV and customer developments.
Distributing Oracle Database XE in or with applications or products without additional cost offers even greater value to customers. ISVs and hardware vendors unfamiliar with Oracle Database have an opportunity to experience Oracle technology, validate it with their applications or products, and freely distribute it—with zero risk and investment.

Oracle Database 10g Express Edition Features
• Available on 32-bit Linux and Windows
• Installs using native installers
• English (single byte character set) and International (Unicode) versions available with support for 10 major languages
• Supports up to 4GB of user data
• Executes on one processor in any size server
• Uses up to 1GB RAM of available memory in any size server
• Fully upgradeable to other Oracle Database 10g editions
• Oracle Text for efficient text-based searches

Oracle Database XE Development Environments
• Oracle Call Interface for C and C++
• Oracle Application Express
• ODBC
• Oracle Data Provider for .NET
• OLE DB
• JDBC
• PHP

Awards & Accolades 

Oracle Database XE is an award-winning product, and has received the LinuxWorld Product Excellence Award for Best Database Solution. An independent panel of Linux and open source industry professionals recognized Oracle Database XE as the most innovative and important database solution running on Linux. Oracle Database XE was also selected as a finalist in the Database Development and Administration category for the Windows IT Pro/SQL Server Magazine Best of TechEd.

Upgrade As You Grow 

With Oracle Database XE, developers, DBAs, students, and ISVs can utilize the industry’s leading database technology completely free of charge. Oracle Database XE is created from the same code base as the Oracle Database 10g product line—Standard Edition One, Standard Edition, and Enterprise Edition. Oracle grows with your needs, offering a smooth upgrade path without costly, complex migrations.

Download Oracle Database XE Today
Download your free copy of Oracle Database XE and get more information today; visit oracle.com/technology/xe