That world is gone.
Oracle has fundamentally changed its release and support model. With the introduction of (formerly 23c), Oracle is signaling that "long term stable" and "cutting edge AI" can now coexist. oracle database releases
| Family | Philosophy | Typical Customer | |--------|------------|------------------| | | Stable, supported for 8+ years | Enterprises, regulated industries, core OLTP | | Innovation Release | New features, shorter support (2 years) | Dev teams, data warehouses, early adopters | That world is gone
The confusion? Oracle doesn't always label them clearly. But the pattern holds. Released: 2019 (as 19.1) Premier Support ends: April 2027 Extended Support ends: April 2030 | Family | Philosophy | Typical Customer |
Skip it. Upgrade from 19c directly to 23ai. 3. Oracle Database 23ai – The Future (Formerly 23c) Released: General availability May 2024 Support model: Long Term Release (yes, confirmed by Oracle)