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This product has charges associated with it for seller support. Run an Oracle-compatible 11g dev/test database at zero licence cost with one-click launch on AWS. Backed by cloudimg 24x7 expert support to reduce deployment risk.
Overview
This is a repackaged open source software product wherein additional charges apply for cloudimg support services.
Oracle Database 11g Express Edition - Pre-Built AMI with 24/7 Expert Support
Oracle Database 11g Express Edition (XE) is a free, entry-level Oracle database limited to 11 GB of user data, 1 CPU thread, and 1 GB RAM, built on the same code base as Enterprise Edition. It delivers proven Oracle reliability, full SQL compatibility, and PL/SQL programmability for developers, students, and small businesses. This cloudimg AMI eliminates hours of manual installation and configuration so you can focus on building applications instead of provisioning infrastructure.
Why Choose cloudimg Over Self-Install or Other AMIs
Launching Oracle 11g XE yourself requires downloading the RPM, configuring listeners, tuning kernel parameters, setting up monitoring agents, and applying security patches - a process that can take hours. The cloudimg AMI delivers all of this pre-configured in a single one-click launch, getting you to a working Oracle environment in minutes rather than hours. You also gain direct access to engineers who specialize in running Oracle on AWS, meaning you never face Oracle-on-Linux troubleshooting alone.
Key AWS Benefits
- One-click launch - Production-ready Oracle11g XE in minutes on your choice of Oracle Linux, CentOS, or AlmaLinux.
- Enhanced networking (ENA) - Up to 25 Gbps per-flow bandwidth for fast data import and backups.
- Observability built in - AWS CLI v2, CloudWatch Agent, and SSM Agent come pre-installed for unified monitoring, log collection, and automation without additional setup.
- Security hardening - Latest OS security patches applied, EBS-optimized storage enabled by default, and Oracle listener configured for VPC-only access. EBS encryption is supported and recommended for data-at-rest protection.
Security and Hardening Details
- OS-level security patches applied at build time with regular AMI refreshes.
- EBS-optimized instances enabled by default for consistent storage I/O.
- Oracle listener bound to VPC network interfaces - not exposed to public internet by default.
- EBS encryption supported for data-at-rest protection (enable via AWS console or CLI at launch).
- SSM Agent pre-installed for secure, keyless remote management without opening SSH ports.
- CloudWatch Agent configured for audit log forwarding to support your compliance monitoring.
Common Use Cases
- Application development, prototyping, and CI pipelines needing an Oracle-compatible engine at zero licence cost.
- Small production workloads such as web apps, departmental tools, or training environments.
- Learning and certification labs where students require full Oracle SQL and PL/SQL features.
- Database migration testing before moving to Oracle Standard or Enterprise editions on AWS.
Getting Started
- Subscribe to this AMI on AWS Marketplace.
- Launch on a supported instance type (t3.medium or larger recommended).
- Select your preferred OS variant (Oracle Linux, CentOS, or AlmaLinux).
- Connect via SSH or SSM Session Manager and begin using Oracle 11g XE immediately.
The underlying Oracle XE software is free, so you can evaluate the AMI on a small instance to confirm it meets your needs before scaling up.
Next Steps
Ready to discuss architecture or migration planning? Contact cloudimg support to book a free Oracle-on-AWS architecture consultation and get guidance tailored to your workload.
Explore Other cloudimg Oracle Offerings
- Oracle Database 11g Standard
- Oracle Database 11g Enterprise
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- Oracle Database 19c Enterprise
- Oracle Database 23ai Free
Support and Services
Choosing cloudimg means direct access to engineers who install, operate, and optimise Oracle on AWS, with SLA-backed 24x7x365 ticketing and architecture guidance.
This AMI is a repackaged upstream distribution provided by cloudimg. Additional charges apply for build, maintenance, and support. Oracle and Oracle Database trademarks are the property of their respective owners and do not imply endorsement.
Highlights
- 24/7 Oracle-on-AWS engineers with SLA-backed response - unlike community-only support for free Oracle XE, cloudimg provides direct access to specialists who troubleshoot, patch, and optimise your database. Support is available 24x7x365 via ticketed system with guaranteed response times, so production issues never wait until business hours.
- Pre-configured and hardened - skip hours of manual Oracle installation, listener configuration, kernel tuning, and agent setup. This AMI ships with CloudWatch Agent, SSM Agent, AWS CLI v2, latest OS patches, and EBS-optimized storage already configured. Launch a working Oracle 11g XE environment in minutes instead of hours.
- Multiple Linux OS options with zero Oracle licence cost - choose Oracle Linux, CentOS, or AlmaLinux at launch to match your team's expertise. Oracle11g XE is free to use with no per-CPU licensing, making it ideal for development, CI pipelines, training labs, and small production workloads where Oracle SQL and PL/SQL compatibility is required.
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Pricing
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Try this product free for 7 days according to the free trial terms set by the vendor. Usage-based pricing is in effect for usage beyond the free trial terms. Your free trial gets automatically converted to a paid subscription when the trial ends, but may be canceled any time before that.
Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. Alternatively, you can pay upfront for a contract, which typically covers your anticipated usage for the contract duration. Any usage beyond contract will incur additional usage-based costs.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | m5.large | $0.10 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance type | $0.06 |
t2.micro | t2.micro instance type | $0.06 |
m5a.12xlarge | m5a.12xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
x1e.8xlarge | x1e.8xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
c5d.2xlarge | c5d.2xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
g4ad.4xlarge | g4ad.4xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
m7a.32xlarge | m7a.32xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
m6a.xlarge | m6a.xlarge instance type | $0.15 |
r6a.16xlarge | r6a.16xlarge instance type | $0.28 |
Vendor refund policy
Refunds available on request.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Updated user guide link to web-based version.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Please visit the User Guide for this product on the cloudimg website for full deployment and configuration instructions.
https://www.cloudimg.co.uk/guides/oracle-database-11g-express/
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Support
Vendor support
cloudimg 24/7 Support
cloudimg provides round-the-clock technical support for this Oracle Database 11g Express AMI, available 365 days a year.
Support Channel:
- Email: support@cloudimg.co.uk
- Available 24x7x365 including holidays
What is Covered:
- Installation and launch troubleshooting
- Oracle 11g XE configuration and connectivity issues
- OS-level patching and update guidance
- CloudWatch and SSM Agent configuration
- Architecture guidance for Oracle workloads on AWS
- Assistance with refund requests
Response Time: Guaranteed response within 24 hours of ticket submission.
Deployment Prerequisites:
- Minimum instance type: t3.medium or equivalent (1 GB RAM minimum for Oracle XE)
- Recommended EBS volume: 20 GB gp3 minimum for OS and database files
- Security group: Open port 22 (SSH) for management, port 1521 (Oracle listener) only within your VPC
- No Oracle licence required - XE is free to use
Post-Launch Steps:
- Connect via SSH or AWS SSM Session Manager.
- Oracle 11g XE service starts automatically on boot.
- Connect to the database using sqlplus or your preferred client on port 1521.
- Verify health via CloudWatch metrics and Oracle alert log forwarded to CloudWatch Logs.
For architecture consultations, migration planning, or guided deployments, contact support@cloudimg.co.uk to arrange a session with our Oracle-on-AWS engineering team.
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