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Oracle 11g Express Edition Release 2 GuideThis is an installation and setup guide for use of Oracle 11g Express Edition Release 2 and of Oracle SQL Developer. This guide is intended for research
and educational purposes and is not intended for commercial use!By Frankie Inguanez
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................Disclaimer 3
....................................................................................................................File Requirements 3
................................................................................................................................Installation 4
......................................................................................................Downloading of software 4
.................................................................................................................Server Installation 4
...........................................................................................................................Configuration 8
..............................................................................................................Oracle XE Interface 8
..................................................................................................................SQL Developer 15
.....................................................................................................................Troubleshooting 19
..................................................................Adding a new user to the Oracle XE database 19
.......................................................................................................Changing of password 22
..................................................................................................................................Notes 23
.............................................................................................................................Resources 25
.......................................................................................................................Oracle Links 25
..................................................................................................................Contact Details 26
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Disclaimer
This guide has been written by Mr. Frankie Inguanez for research and educational purposes
and no profit has been generated through the production of this document.
The software used during the writing of this guide was up to date and accurate, the user should ensure that the latest version is obtained and that any security updates installed.
The Oracle brand and all Oracle products belong to Oracle Inc. and in no way is related to
Frankie Inguanez
File Requirements
1. Oracle Express Edition 11g Release 2
2. SQL Developer 3.0
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Installation
Downloading of software1) Obtain the latest version of the Oracle Express Edition from the product website and
install it.
Server Installation2) After successfully downloading the latest version of the Oracle Express Edition
server start the installation.
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3) Click next after the welcoming screen is displayed.
4) Read through the End User License Agreement then click agree then next.
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5) Enter the specifications for the installation of the server.
6) Enter the database password to be used by the SYSTEM user.
N.B. Take note of this password since it will be required in the future.
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7) Confirm that all details are correct and click next.
8) Wait for the installation to complete.
9) When the installation has ended click finish.
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Configuration
Oracle XE Interface1) Open the Oracle XE interface by typing the following URL in a web browser: http://
localhost:8080/apex
2) Select the Application Express tab and create a new user named HR.
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3) A notification will confirm that a new user has been created under the HR
workspace. Proceed to login.
4) Login using the new credentials.
N.B. The workspace name is the same as the username.
5) Use the dashboard to control the system.
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6) Enter the administration section.
7) Select the manage users and groups then enter the groups section. Click on the Create User Group button.
8) Enter the group details and create the Create Group button.
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9) Enter the users tab and click on the Create User button.
10) Enter the user details then click on the Create User button.
N.B. Add any users that you might want to allow to enter your workspace.
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11) Proceed to the SQL Workshop section.
P.S. The tables shown above have been created at an earlier stage.
12) Select the SQL command option and enter any SQL statement of your choice click on the Run button after selecting the number of rows to display.
N.B. Note that the lower section is dedicated to displaying more than just the results, but also past SQL statements, an explanation of the result and the structure
of the table.
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13) Logout of the interface and try to login using the newly created user.
N.B. Note that the workspace is still the HR workspace since the new user has been
created under that workspace.
14) You will be asked to change the password immediately. Enter the current, new and confirmation password then click on the Apply Changes button.
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15) You will have to login again using the new password.
16) Attempt to use the SQL Command tool to confirm that the new user has access to the objects found in the workspace.
P.S. At this stage you can continue testing the server or logout.
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SQL Developer
17) Launch the SQL Developer IDE
18) Select any file type association that you might want linked to SQL developer.
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19) Open the Connections tab, right-click on the Connections treeview icon and select
the New Connection option.
20) Enter the following details in connections dialog window. Then click Test to ensure
that the settings are correct.
Connection Name: Oracle XE
Username: SYSTEM
Password: <The password used during the server installation>
Connection Type: Basic
Hostname: localhost
Port: 1521
SID: xe
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21) You need to unlock the HR user (and all other users created) that has been
previously created through the Oracle XE interface by typing the following SQL statement in an active SQL Worksheet:
ALTER USER hr IDENTIFIED BY 123 ACCOUNT UNLOCK;
N.B. To execute a single statement type F9, to execute an SQL script type F5.
N.B. 123 is the new password.
22) Disconnect from the current Oracle XE connection.
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23) Edit the properties of the Oracle XE connection.
24) Enter the username and password of the HR user or of any other new user.
P.S. Click the test button then the save and connect buttons. Proceed to using the
IDE as before.
N.B. You can change your password by executing password in an active SQL
worksheet.
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Troubleshooting
Adding a new user to the Oracle XE database
1. Open the application express home page from the start menu.
2. Click on the Application Express menu item from the menu toolbar.
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3. You will be asked to log into the system. Use the SYSTEM username and the
password you entered during the server installation.
4. If you login successfully you will be redirected to the Appplication Express page.
Where you can enter the new user details and create the account as shown previously.
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5. If the workspace has been created successfully click on the logon link in the right
section.
6. Enter the details of the workspace and user account then login.
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Changing of password
1. Load the SQL Developer IDE.2. Connect to the Oracle Server
3. Type the following command:password
4. Execute the statement.
5. You will be prompted to enter a new password and to confirm the password.
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Notes
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Resources
Oracle Links• Oracle Home Page
o http://www.oracle.com
• Oracle Express Edition Home Page
o http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/database/express-edition/overview/
index.html
• Oracle SQL Developer Home Page
o http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/sql-developer/overview/
index.html
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Contact Details
In case you need to query about this report or would like to provide feedback you can use the following contact details:
Name:!! Frankie Inguanez
E-Mail:! [email protected]
Linked-in:! http://mt.linkedin.com/in/frankieinguanez
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