Oracle Database 21c delivers cutting-edge innovations like Blockchain Tables, AutoML, In-Memory performance, and JSON enhancements — all designed to streamline operations, improve data integrity, and accelerate digital transformation. Whether you're planning an upgrade from 12c or 19c, 21c is built to support your long-term growth with unmatched flexibility and cloud-first architecture.
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Boost Data Performance with Oracle 21c’s Breakthrough Capabilities
Discover how next-gen features like AutoML, Blockchain Tables, and in-memory enhancements can help modernize your data platform.
Blockchain Tables
Ensure Data Integrity with Tamper-Proof, Immutable Storage
In-Memory Enhancements
Accelerate Performance for Real-Time Data Processing
Multilingual Engine
Empower Developers with Support for JavaScript and More
AutoML
Simplify Machine Learning Model Creation and Deployment
Advanced JSON Support
Maximize Efficiency in Handling Complex Data Formats
Oracle Database 21c: Features, Enhancements, and Upgrade Advantages
Oracle Database 21c is available with a 'cloud-first' approach, offered through the Oracle Cloud Database Service Virtual Machine (for RAC and single instance) and Bare Metal Service (single instance).
Originally announced in 2021, the Oracle Database 21c offers significant enhancements that simplify database management, offering new capabilities and making it easier to perform upgrades, migrations, and cloud transitions with minimal downtime. This version introduces a variety of innovative features like Blockchain Tables, a Multilingual Engine, AutoML and advanced JSON support, all designed to help businesses streamline their database operations and drive transformation.
Recommended Oracle 21c Support Timelines and Lifecycle
Planning long-term with Oracle? Understanding version support is essential for stability, compliance, and growth.
Oracle 21c introduces a new chapter for businesses seeking the latest in database performance and cloud-ready architecture.
Past Versions:
Oracle 12c Release 1: Support ended July 2019
Oracle 12c Release 2: Support ended November 2020
Oracle 19c: Extended support through March 2026
Oracle 21c is the most advanced release — delivering extended support, future-ready architecture, and ongoing innovation for enterprise workloads.
Oracle 21c Upgrade Options for 12c and 19c Users
Still on Oracle 12c or 19c? Now’s the ideal time to modernize.
While Oracle Database 19c support is extended through March 2026, Oracle Database 21c offers long-term performance advantages — including built-in automation, smarter resource usage, and simplified management at scale.
