Oracle database version history

Here is an overview of the Oracle Database version history up to Oracle Database 19c.

Please note that there might be new releases or updates beyond this point.

1. Oracle Database 1.0 (1979): The first commercially available relational database management system (RDBMS) by Oracle Corporation.

2. Oracle Database 2.0 (1983): Improved version with added features and enhancements.

3. Oracle Database 3.0 (1985): Further improvements, including support for distributed databases.

4. Oracle Database 7.0 (1992): The first version to support PL/SQL (Procedural Language/Structured Query Language).

5. Oracle Database 8.0 (1997): Introduced many new features, including object-oriented programming, Oracle8i (Internet-enabled), and support for Java.

6. Oracle Database 8i (1999): Focused on Internet computing. "i" stood for "Internet."

7. Oracle Database 9i (2001): Emphasis on grid computing, making it easier to manage and deploy databases across multiple servers.

8. Oracle Database 10g (2005): The "g" stood for "grid computing." It introduced the concept of a grid architecture and various management and automation features.

9. Oracle Database 11g (2007): Included improvements in partitioning, data warehousing, and diagnostic tools.

10. Oracle Database 12c (2013): The "c" stood for "cloud." It introduced a new architecture called "multitenant," allowing multiple pluggable databases in a container.

11. Oracle Database 18c (2018): Oracle introduced a new naming convention, and "c" no longer stands for "cloud." This version focused on improved security features.

12. Oracle Database 19c (2019): The latest version as of my last update. It continued to build on the 12c features, emphasizing stability, performance, and security.

Remember that Oracle may have released new versions or updates beyond 19c.

For the latest information, please check Oracle's official documentation or website.