About Your Service
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service is a schema service that provides a multi-tenant cloud environment for using the Oracle Database. It is not to be confused with the Oracle Database 12c Multitenant option which supports Pluggable Databases.
Schema Service is built on Oracle Database technology, running on the Oracle Exadata Database Machine.
This service has four main components:
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Oracle Database 11gR2 Enterprise Edition. The best performing database in the world.
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Oracle Application Express . Used to create and deploy all varieties of applications in a browser-based environment. See Manage Oracle Application Express Database Applications.
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RESTful Web Services. Allows access to the data in your Schema Service through simple URIs. See Implement RESTful Web Services.
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Packaged Applications and Sample Code. A set of business productivity applications that are installed with just a few clicks. See Manage Oracle Application Express Packaged Apps and Sample Code.
Schema Service delivers the following advantages:
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You can access your Schema Service from any supported browser on any platform.
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Your Schema Service comes in several sizes, based on a simple storage and transfer metrics.
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Your Schema Service has a simple monthly subscription cost, which includes all standard maintenance operations and Oracle Support.
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You can provision a complete Schema Service environment in a few minutes and immediately start to be productive. A Schema Service includes simple administrative tools that allow you to monitor usage, and add and drop user access. The Oracle Store enables you to modify your subscription package with a simple interface.
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Your Schema Service includes a wide variety of tools and utilities, including development wizards and flexible interactive reporting. Most importantly, Schema Service offers rapid application development and instant deployment, which allows developers and users to work together in real time to create optimal solutions for business needs.