3 APEX Installation Overview

Oracle APEX Installation Guide describes how to install Oracle APEX in a self-managed (local) database.

How you sign in and access APEX depends upon your user role and where APEX resides. APEX may reside in a local self-managed Oracle or in an Oracle Cloud Service.

• About APEX Architecture
  Oracle APEX uses a simple architecture in which pages are dynamically generated using metadata stored within the Oracle database.
• About Accessing APEX in Oracle Cloud
  Learn about accessing Oracle APEX in Oracle Cloud.
• Understanding the Installation Process
  Installing Oracle APEX is a multiple step process. You follow the same instructions for new or upgrade installations.
• About the APEX Runtime Environment
  Learn about the Oracle APEX runtime environment.

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Upgrading from a Previous APEX Release