To access the Oracle APEX development environment, users sign in to a shared work area called a Workspace. A workspace is a virtual private container allowing multiple users to work within the same Oracle APEX installation while keeping their objects, data, and applications private. You have to create a workspace before you create an application. It is necessary because you have to specify which workspace you want to connect to when you log in. Without this piece of information, you are not allowed to enter Oracle APEX.
To implement the method presented in this Video, you have to select a development option from the following:
1 - Download and install Oracle APEX on your own PC or within your private cloud.
2 - Get your own free workspace from Oracle to execute the exercises online on their servers. This is the most convenient way for beginners. So, execute the following steps to request a free workspace that will be provided to you in minutes.
Requesting a Free Workspace
Follow the instructions mentioned below to get your free workspace:
1. Open your internet browser and type https://apex.oracle.com/en/ in the address bar to access the Oracle APEX site. On the home page, click the Get Started for Free button.
2. On the Get Started page, click the Request a Free Workspace button.
3. On the Identification wizard screen, enter your first and last names, e-mail addresses, and the name of the workspace you intend to create – for example, MYWS. If the workspace name already exists, try a different one. After providing this information, click the Next button to proceed to the next wizard step.
4. On the Survey screen, select Yes for 'Are you new to Oracle Application Express?' and select the appropriate option for the second query. Click Next to proceed.
5. On the Justification screen provide a justification like, "I want to evaluate Oracle APEX" and click Next.
6. On the next wizard screen read and accept the agreement terms.
7. Click the Submit Request button on the final Confirmation screen. A confirmation box will pop up with the message "You will receive an email to activate your workspace once this request has been approved."
8. Soon after submitting the request, you'll get an e-mail from Oracle carrying your workspace credentials and a button labeled Create Workspace. Take note of your credentials because you need this information whenever you attempt to access your online Oracle APEX workspace. Click the Create Workspace button to complete the approval process. You will be taken to Oracle APEX's website, and after a little while, your request will be approved with the message "Workspace Successfully Created."
9. Click the Continue to Sign In Screen button.
10. A screen appears requesting to change the password. Enter and confirm your password and click the Apply Changes button. Write down the password along with the workspace credentials.
11. Here you go! Your Workspace Home Page comes up resembling Figure 2-2.
12. To leave the Oracle APEX environment, click your name (appearing at the top-right) and select Sign Out.
