* FAQ: XDB(XML Database) Frequently Asked Questions (Doc ID 2729478.1)

Last updated on APRIL 17, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Database Cloud Exadata Service - Version N/A and later
Gen 1 Exadata Cloud at Customer (Oracle Exadata Database Cloud Machine) - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Database Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Backup Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

This Document contains Frequently Asked Questions in relation to the use of XDB (XML Database).

Questions and Answers

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In this Document

Questions and Answers

Q. What is XML DB (XDB)?

Q. When is XDB fully supported in the Oracle database?

Q. Do I need the XDB feature?

Q. Is Oracle TEXT required to use the features of XDB?

Q. Are there any features inside the Oracle Database that rely on XDB being in there?

Q. What are some of the similarities between JSON and XML Database (XDB)?

Q. What are some of the differences between JSON and XML Database (XDB)?

Q. How to troubleshoot XDB Protocol HTTP(S) and FTP setup issues?

Q. What options are there to move Binary XMLType Storage data?

Q. Peformance troubleshooting tips for XQuery.

Q. Is there further documentation about XDB features and functionality?

Q. Explanation of XDB Schema Registration

Q. Steps to re-install XDB on versions < 12.1

Q. Where can I find Information about specific 19c XDB issues?

Q. Where is there information about New Features for XDB on 18c and 19c?

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