Oracle DB 11g Express AMI on Linux

This is a repackaged software wherein additional charges apply for round-the-clock support with a guaranteed 24 hour response time.

Oracle Database 11g Express Edition overview

Oracle Database 11g Express Edition (XE) is a free, lightweight database perfect for developers, students, and small applications. It includes all core Oracle Database features with resource limits (11GB data, 1GB memory, single CPU) making it ideal for learning, development, test environments, and low-footprint deployments.

Key AWS benefits

• One click launch - production ready in minutes on popular Linux AMIs.
• Enhanced networking (ENA) - up to 25 Gbps per flow bandwidth for backups and data transfers.
• Observability built in - AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent and SSM Agent come pre-installed for unified monitoring.
• Hardened baseline - latest security patches plus automatic EBS optimisation for sustained I/O.

Common use cases

• Development and testing environments where full Oracle compatibility is required without licensing cost.
• Educational labs for learning SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle Database administration fundamentals.
• Embedded applications and IoT edge devices needing a lightweight Oracle footprint.
• Prototyping and proof-of-concept projects before migrating to Standard or Enterprise Edition.

Support and services

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This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance and support. Oracle and Oracle Database trademarks are the property of their respective owners and do not imply endorsement.