How do I download and install Oracle 12c?

  1. Place the Oracle Database installation media onto your database server.
  2. Open the source installation file and run the setup executable.
  3. To receive security updates from My Oracle Support, enter both your email address and My Oracle Support password and click Next.

    If you deselect the I wish to receive security updates via My Oracle Support checkbox, a message prompt appears. Click Yes, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-27 Configure Security Updates

    How do I download and install Oracle 12c?

  4. Select Create and configure database, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-28 Select Installation Option


  5. Select Server class, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-29 Select System Class


  6. Select Single instance database installation, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-30 Select Database Installation Option


  7. Select Advanced install, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-31 Select Install Type


  8. Select Enterprise Edition (6.0GB), and then click Next.

    Figure 2-32 Select Database Edition


  9. Select Use Windows Built-in Account, and then click Next. A message prompt appears. Click Yes, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-33 Specify Oracle Home User


  10. Select an appropriate installation location in the Oracle base field to place database configuration-related files (or example, C:\Oracle). Specify the location for storing Oracle database software files separate form database configuration files in the Software location field, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-34 Specify Installation Location


  11. Select General Purpose / Transaction Processing, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-35 Select Configuration Type


  12. Enter simphony for the Global database name and Oracle system identifier (SID) fields. Deselect the checkbox adjacent to the Create as Container database option, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-36 Specify Database Identifiers


  13. Select the checkbox adjacent to the Automatic Memory Management option.

    This feature is not supported if there is more than 4GB of memory installed on your system. Deselect the option if the system exceeds 4GB of memory. A message prompt appears if the system exceeds 4GB of RAM. Consult with an Oracle DBA to if you need to adjust memory settings.

    Figure 2-37 Specify Configuration Options - Memory Tab


  14. Select the Character sets tab, select Use Unicode (AL32UTF8), and then click Next. This setting is required.

    Figure 2-38 Specify Configuration Options - Character sets Tab


  15. Select the Sample schemas tab, deselect the Install sample schemas in the database checkbox, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-39 Specify Configuration Options - Sample schemas Tab


  16. Select File system, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-40 Specify Database Storage Options


  17. Deselect the checkbox adjacent to the Register with Enterprise Manager (EM) Cloud Control option, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-41 Specify Management Options


  18. Deselect the checkbox adjacent to the Enable Recovery option, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-42 Specify Recovery Options


  19. Select Use the same password for all accounts, enter and confirm your password, and then click Next.

    Figure 2-43 Specify Schema Passwords


  20. Before initiating the install, a prerequisite check is performed by the Oracle Database installation application. Click Next.

    Figure 2-44 Perform Prerequisite Checks


  21. A summary window appears. Review it, and if correct, click Install.

    Figure 2-45 Summary


Is Oracle 12c available for download?

Oracle database 12c now available for download.

How can I tell if Oracle 12c is installed?

From the Start menu, select All Programs, then Oracle - HOMENAME, then Oracle Installation Products, then Universal Installer. In the Welcome window, click Installed Products to display the Inventory dialog box.

Can we install Oracle 12c on Windows 7?

You must have an account set up on Oracle's web site. Visit https://login.oracle.com/mysso/signon.jsp to set up an account. An Intel processor based PC running the Windows 7 64-Bit Professional (or Windows Server) Operating System. Note that Oracle databases are not supported on any “Home” editions of Windows OS.

Is Oracle Database 12c free?

You get an Oracle Database to use in any environment, plus the ability to embed and redistribute – all completely free!