1.2 Before You Begin with Oracle Property Graphs

Before you begin to create an Oracle Property Graph, you may need to adhere to one or more of the prerequisites explained in this section.

You must perform the tasks listed in Table 1-2 to get started on property graphs.

Table 1-2 Overview of Tasks to Get Started with Property Graphs

Sequence	Task	Description	More Information
1	Verify Oracle Database Requirements	Ensure that your Oracle Database version is 12.2 and higher.	Database Compatibility and Restrictions
2	Download Oracle Graph Server and Client	Download Oracle Graph Server and Client from Oracle Software Delivery Cloud or from Oracle Technology Network.	Downloading Oracle Graph Server and Client
3	Install the PL/SQL patch in your Oracle Database	Upgrade the PL/SQL Graph packages in your Oracle Database.	Installing PL/SQL Packages in Oracle Database
4	Install Oracle Graph Server	Install Oracle Graph server, which is available as a separate downloadable package.	Installing Oracle Graph Server
5	Download Oracle Graph Client	Install Oracle Graph Client to work with property graphs.	Installing the Java Client
6	Set up transport layer security	Configure the graph server and client to trust the self-signed certificate.	Setting Up Transport Layer Security
7	Add permissions to publish the graph	Grant permissions to publish graphs.	Adding Permissions to Publish the Graph

• Database Compatibility and Restrictions
  
• Downloading Oracle Graph Server and Client
  
• Installing PL/SQL Packages in Oracle Database
  Oracle Graph Server and Client will work with Oracle Database 12.2 onward. However, you must install the updated PL/SQL packages that are part of the Oracle Graph Server and Client download.