Oracle APEX 21: Your Guide to Download and Installation

Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a robust low-code development framework that lets you build sophisticated, data-driven web applications with minimal coding. With the release of APEX 21, you can access an impressive range of new features and enhancements and a sleek new user interface. This blog will guide you through downloading and setting up Oracle APEX 21.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, here’s what you’ll need:

• Oracle Database: A supported Oracle Database version (11g Release 2 or later). Check [invalid URL removed] for compatible versions.
• Web Listener: Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS) or Oracle HTTP Server (OHS) with mod_plsql.

Installation Steps

1. Unzip the File: Once the download is complete, extract the contents of the downloaded ZIP file.
2. Run SQL Script: Navigate to the unzipped ‘apex’ directory and find the apex_installation.sql script. Connect to your Oracle Databa e as the SYS user using SQL*Plus or SQL Developer and execute this script.
3. Unlock the ANONYMOUS Account: After installation, you must unlock the ANONYMOUS account to enable external access to your database. You can do this using SQL commands or the Oracle Database administration tools.
4. Install Images: Copy the ‘images’ directory, where you extracted the A EX download, to a location accessible by your web listener. Configure your web listener to serve files from this directory.

Accessing Your APEX Instance

Once installation is complete, you can typically access your APEX instance by entering the f following URL into your web browser and substituting the relevant information:

http://hostname:port/ords/

The APEX login screen will greet you. Use the following default credentials:

• Workspace: INTERNAL
• Username: ADMIN
• Password : (The password you set during installation)

Important Notes:

• Oracle APEX is a free feature of the Oracle Database, so you don’t need separate licenses.
• Refer to the official Oracle APEX documentation for detailed installation instructions, troubleshooting, and security considerations.

Getting Started with Oracle APEX

So, start building fantastic web applications if you’ve fully downloaded and installed Oracle APEX 21! Oracle provides a wealth of resources – tutorials, a vibrant community, and excellent documentation – to help you navigate this powerful tool.