Oracle-database-xe-18c-1.0-1.x86-64.rpm [ Must Try ]

Before installing this RPM, the target system must satisfy:

Unlike the ZIP-based installation for Enterprise/Standard editions, the XE RPM is designed for rapid deployment on compatible Linux distributions such as Oracle Linux 7/8, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8, and CentOS 7/8. oracle-database-xe-18c-1.0-1.x86-64.rpm

While newer versions like 19c and 21c exist, the 18c XE package remains a stable, widely documented entry point for many legacy systems and learning environments. Its "Pluggable Database" (CDB/PDB) architecture allows you to manage multiple isolated databases within a single instance, a key skill for any modern Oracle professional. Before installing this RPM, the target system must

sqlplus sys as sysdba

| Component | Details | | :--- | :--- | | | /opt/oracle/product/18c/dbhomeXE | | Container DB | XE | | Default PDB | XEPDB1 | | Listener | LISTENER (port 1521) | | Service Name | XEPDB1 for PDB, XE for CDB | | Systemd Service | oracle-xe-18c.service | | Environment Script | /opt/oracle/product/18c/dbhomeXE/bin/oracle_env.sh | sqlplus sys as sysdba | Component | Details