In this article, we will see how to download and install Oracle SQL Developer on Windows 11 step by step.
What is SQL Developer
Oracle SQL Developer is a free, integrated development environment that simplifies the development and management of Oracle Database in both traditional and Cloud deployments. SQL Developer offers complete end-to-end development of your PL/SQL applications, a worksheet for running queries and scripts, a DBA console for managing the database, a reports interface, a complete data modeling solution, and a migration platform for moving your 3rd party databases to Oracle.
How to download and install Oracle SQL Developer on Windows 11
1. Click on the download link or go to the below url:
https://www.oracle.com/database/sqldeveloper/technologies/download/
2. Click on Download as highlighted below.
3. If you have Oracle account, then provide username and password. Otherwise click on create account(Its free) then provide same username and password.
4. Once we enter credentials and click on Sign in, Oracle SQL Developer Zip download will start.
5. Now we have to extract the download zip file.
6. Now copy the extracted folder to C:\Program Files\
7. Then, go to sqldeveloper folder and click on sqldeveloper as shown below.
Connect to Oracle Instance from Oracle SQL Developer
1. In the SQL developer, right click Oracle Connection and select New connection.
2. Now provide the Connection details and click on Connect.
3. After succesful connection, we will get left side window like below.
Please watch below video, for the same Oracle SQL Developer installation on Windows 11.