Switch PDBs : An Interactive Oracle SQL*Plus Script
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Ever since Oracle 23ai Free was released, I’ve been curious about what it could do. I don’t have any clients using version 23 yet, but I thought it was a good chance to explore and get familiar with what’s new.
So I decided to try installing it on an Arm-based Linux setup. I wasn’t expecting much, but honestly, it runs really well, and the free version already comes with some advanced features that are great for testing and learning.
If you’re a student, someone who enjoys experimenting, or just want to see serious database tech running on tiny hardware, this guide might help.
Follow the steps below to complete the setup successfully.
By the end, you should have Oracle 23ai Free purring along nicely on your setup.
And if you’re wondering what’s actually included in the free version, I added a link to the full list of features.
If anything goes wrong along the way, feel free to reach out. I’ve already used up a few of my seven lives figuring it out.
PS: I know, in English cats have nine lives. But where I come from, we keep it to seven, maybe we just play it safer.
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Clotilde
Tested it, broke it, fixed it, and now I'm sharing it...classic me!