Oracle Database 21c XE on Oracle Linux 8 by cloudimg

## Oracle Database 21c XE on Oracle Linux 8 by cloudimg

Oracle Database 21c Express Edition on Oracle Linux 8, purpose built for Microsoft Azure and maintained by cloudimg. Oracle XE is the free, entry-level version of Oracle Database with the same engine as Enterprise Edition, limited to 2 CPUs, 2 GB RAM, and 12 GB of user data.

Why Choose cloudimg?

* 24/7 Expert Support with guaranteed 24 hour response for all requests and one hour average for critical issues. Contact support@cloudimg.co.uk

* Production Ready from Launch Pre configured, security patched, and validated before publication

* Azure Native Integration Built with Azure Linux Agent, cloud init, and Gen2 Hyper V support

What's Included

* Oracle Database 21c Express Edition installed from Oracle's official RPM

* Oracle Listener running on port 1521 with XEPDB1 pluggable database pre configured

* Oracle Enterprise Manager Express available on port 5500

* SYS and SYSTEM passwords generated uniquely per instance at first boot

* Oracle Linux 8 (UEK kernel) with latest security patches

* Azure Linux Agent (waagent) for seamless cloud integration

License Note (Free)

Oracle Database XE is provided free of charge under the Oracle Free Use Terms and Conditions. cloudimg charges cover image build, maintenance, and 24/7 expert support only.

Use Cases

* Development and testing Oracle applications before migrating to Enterprise

* Learning Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, and database administration

* Small production workloads within XE resource limits (2 CPU, 2 GB RAM, 12 GB data)

* Proof-of-concept and evaluation environments

* Educational Oracle training and certification preparation

Technical Specifications

* Application: Oracle Database 21c Express Edition

* Operating System: Oracle Linux 8 (UEK)

* VM Generation: Hyper V Gen2 with UEFI boot

* Listener Port: 1521

* EM Express Port: 5500

* Service Name: XEPDB1

* Default User: azureuser (sudo enabled)

* Resource Limits: 2 CPUs, 2 GB RAM, 12 GB user data

Support

cloudimg provides 24/7/365 expert technical support. Guaranteed response within 24 hours, one hour average for critical issues. Contact support@cloudimg.co.uk.

Visit www.cloudimg.co.uk/guides/oracle-database-21c-xe-on-oracle-linux-8-azure for the full user guide.

Oracle and Oracle Database are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. Oracle Database XE is free under Oracle Free Use Terms. This image is provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance, and 24/7 support.