The control and management of databases is performed by a specific DBMS (database management system). When data, database management systems and associated application software and programs are brought together, they form a system that can only be described as a database. The data in the types of databases most commonly used in related operations today are generally modeled with rows and columns on a table. This makes data querying and filtering more efficient. Data is easily accessible and editable. Data can be changed with updates to be made.
What Is Structured Query Language?
SQL is used to query, manipulate and qualify data. SQL was first developed at IBM in the 1970s with major contributions from Oracle, and later the SQL ANSI standard was implemented. SQL has formed the basis for many extensions by companies such as IBM, Oracle and Microsoft. SQL is widely used today, but new programming languages are being developed.
What Is Oracle Database?
Oracle database is a kind of relational management mechanism. As a relational database, Oracle was created for managing, designing, preparing, filtering, and querying information.
This database is also built on SQL (structured query language).
Oracle database is often preferred by businesses and organizations. There are different reasons for this. Oracle database reduces operating costs. It provides security against data breaches. At the same time, the Oracle database uses a single platform. It can be used according to the situation needed.
Which Versions of Oracle Database Are Available?
Oracle database has five different editions that are suitable for different application purposes. These editions offer features for different development and deployment scenarios. The editions of the Oracle database are as follows:
- Oracle Standard Edition One
- Oracle Standard Edition
- Oracle Enterprise Edition
- Oracle Enterprise Edition
- Oracle Express Edition
Oracle Standard Edition One
This version has all the capabilities needed for workgroups, department-level, and web applications for small businesses in highly distributed environments.
Oracle Standard Edition
This version of the Oracle database offers unlimited database sizes with support for Oracle Real Application Clusters (Oracle RAC) for clustering large machines and services.
Oracle Enterprise Edition
This release includes all components of the Oracle database and provides the performance, availability, scalability, and security required for applications such as high-volume online transaction processing applications, dense data warehouses, and demanding internet applications.
Oracle Enterprise Edition
Oracle Express Edition: The entry-level version of the Oracle database that offers fast download, easy installation and management, free development and deployment. This edition simplifies migration to other Oracle editions, allowing you to avoid costly and complex migrations. Express Edition can be installed on any number of processors on machines of any size. It uses up to 1 GB of memory while storing up to 4 GB of user data.
Oracle Express Edition
This Oracle database edition supports single-user development and deployment environments and requires full compatibility with other Oracle editions. It includes all options and components available in the Enterprise edition, except support for Oracle Real Application Clusters (Oracle RAC).
