Zero Cost, Enterprise Power: Your Complete Guide to a Free Oracle DB
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docker pull container-registry.oracle.com/database/free:latest docker run -d -p 1521:1521 -e ORACLE_PWD=YourPasswordHere container-registry.oracle.com/database/free Wait 2 minutes for the container to start. Connect via SQL Developer using localhost:1521/FREEPDB1 . This isn't a "crippled" version. Both options above include the full enterprise feature set.
Oracle wants you to learn their database. They want you to build your side projects, your MVPs, and your prototypes on their engine. And to prove it, they offer for running Oracle Database.
