Title: Effortless Guide to Downloading Oracle APEX 21.2

Introduction

Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a powerful low-code development platform that lets you build enterprise-grade web applications with minimal coding effort. In this blog, we’ll guide you through downloading Oracle APEX 21.2 and provide everything you need to get started on your development journey.

Prerequisites

Before you download Oracle APEX 21.2, there are a few things you’ll need:

• Oracle Database: APEX runs on top of an Oracle Database. You can use an existing database installation or download a free version of Oracle Database XE (Express Edition).
• Web Server (optional): While you can run APEX in development mode without a web server, it’s recommended to use a web server like Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) or the embedded HTTP server for production deployments.

Installing Oracle APEX

1. Connect to your Oracle Database: Use a tool like SQL*Plus or SQL Developer to connect to the database where you want to install APEX.
2. Run the installation script: In the extracted APEX folder, you’ll find a file called apexins.sql. Execute this script from your SQL tool while connected to your database.
3. Follow the prompts: The installation script will guide you through a series of steps to complete the APEX installation.

Accessing Your APEX Workspace

1. Find the URL: Once installed, you can access your APEX workspace through a URL structure similar to the following:
2. http://hostname:port/ords/apex_admin

• • Replace the hostname with the name of your server or computer.
  • Replace the port with the port where your web server is listening (e.g., 8080 for ORDS).

1. Log in: Use the ADMIN credentials you provided during the installation process.

Congratulations!

You have successfully downloaded and installed Oracle APEX 21.2. It’s time to explore this robust low-code environment and build excellent web applications.