across wide and local area networks. The Oracle database
has its own network component to allow communications
across networks, and Oracle DB rivals Microsoft’s SQL
Server in the enterprise database market whilst running
on most major platforms, including Windows, UNIX, Linux
and Mac OS. Different software versions are available,
based on requirements and budget.
Oracle DB editions are hierarchically broken down
as follows:
Enterprise Edition: Offers all features--including superior
performance and security—and is the most robust.
Standard Edition: Contains base functionality for users
that do not require Enterprise Edition’s robust package.
Express Edition (XE): The lightweight, free and limited
Windows and Linux edition.
Oracle Lite: For mobile devices.
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