## Creating a Database Instance

You can create a database instance on a local or remote computer using the Database Manager GUI.

### Prerequisites

● Database instance on a local computer
As an operating system user, you have administrator rights for the computer.

● Database instance on a remote computer
Microsoft Windows: You need an operating system user for the remote computer that has administrator rights and the right log on as batch job or a comparable right
UNIX: You need an operating system user for the remote computer that is a member of the sdba group (see <sdba_group> (special operating system group)).
For information about administrating operating system users, see your operating system documentation.

### Procedure

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Choose Instance ® Create... .

Choose Next to start each of the required steps. Choose one of the following options:

● Desktop PC / Laptop

● Custom

● My Templates

See also:

Concepts of the Database System

● Creating and Configuring a Database Instance

● Users, Authentication and Authorizations

● Demo Database