Viewing Database Version Information

1. In SQL Developer, click the Reports tab on the left, near the Connections navigator.
2. In the Reports navigator, expand Data Dictionary Reports.
3. Under Data Dictionary Reports, expand About Your Database.
4. Under About Your Database, click Version Banner.

What is the difference between Oracle Instant client and Oracle client?

1 Answer. Oracle client comes with an installer and a lot of executable like sqlplus, tnsping, it’s complete and huge. Oracle Instant client is a basic lightweight client which can be unzipped in a location without any installation, it contains only the communication layer to be able to connect to oracle.

Can you have two versions of Oracle client installed?

You can have multiple versions of the same product or different products running from different Oracle homes concurrently. Products installed in one home will not conflict or interact with products installed in another home.

How do I connect to Oracle after installing?

To connect to Oracle, follow these steps:

1. Install Oracle Client on your computer as described in “Install Oracle Client”.
2. Create a Net Service Name as described in “Create a Net Service Name”.
3. Add the Add–In to Excel as described in “Optionally Install the Spreadsheet Add–In”.
4. From the Add–In menu, choose Connect.

What is the Oracle client used for?

Oracle Instant Client enables development and deployment of applications that connect to Oracle Database, either on-premise or in the Cloud. The Instant Client libraries provide the necessary network connectivity and advanced data features to make full use of Oracle Database.

How do I find the DB version?

The first is by using the functionality in SQL Server Management Studio and right clicking on the instance name and selecting Properties. In the general section you will see information such as on the following screenshots. The “Product version” or “Version” gives you a number of the version that is installed.

How do I find the Oracle database version?

how to check oracle version in sql developer

1. In SQL Developer, click the Reports tab on the left, near the Connections navigator.
2. In the Reports navigator, expand Data Dictionary Reports.
3. Under Data Dictionary Reports, expand About Your Database.
4. Under About Your Database, click Version Banner.

Is the Oracle client free?

If by open-source you really mean free, then Oracle SQL Developer is free. However it is not open-source. It is fully supported though, we use it where I work all the time. If you’re interested you can go here for a good starting reference on its features.

Can Oracle 11g and 12c coexist?

Yes, it is possible. Oracle Database supports multiple Oracle homes. You can install this release or previous releases of the software more than once on the same system, in different Oracle home directories.