Anyone using Oracle as DB?

[Jorhoto]

Hello, I was just wondering if is there anyone using Oracle database(XE) for the server, and if so, any help on setting it up?

Edit: OracleXE just for learning purposes.

Thanks!

Edited May 5, 2019 by Jorhoto
clarify purpose of the post.

[SevDan]

I think, Oracle DB cost so much that its bad idea. No one wants to pay a lot of money only for SLA on enterprice solution.

Maybe you should to look at PostgreSQL, that DB is similar on Oracle, its free and a lot of people use it. It's easy to find PostgreSQL setting up guide and you can learn basics, that will be relevant in Oracle DB.

[Jorhoto]

OracleXE is free (even for commercial use) and it corresponds with a previous Oracle stable version, the drawback is that you don't get neither support nor frequent updates.

I agree with you that it is more interesting to go for MySQL or another free option, however Oracle is a subject in a course I'm doing :).

[robearded]

1 hour ago, James Harper said:

Try MySQL Community Server 8.0.x

He already said why he doesn't wants to use mysql:

15 hours ago, Jorhoto said:

[...], however Oracle is a subject in a course I'm doing :).

You should be able to use it just like you would use it without a server. Just add the dependency for it and use it, then make sure the db server is on.