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Oracle AI Database 26ai (23.26.1) Now Available for Linux x86-64

The Era of AI-Native, On-Premises Databases Has Officially Begun


The database world has discussed AI integration for years.With Oracle AI Database 26ai (23.26.1), that discussion becomes real — and now it’s available for Linux x86-64 on-premises platforms.


Oracle 26ai

This is not a cosmetic release. It is a foundational shift in how enterprise databases are built, deployed, and trusted for the next decade.


Why Oracle AI Database 26ai Is a Game Changer


Oracle has taken a bold architectural stance with 26ai:


AI is no longer an external system. AI is now embedded inside the database engine.


Oracle AI Database 26ai succeeds Oracle Database 23ai and establishes itself as a long-term strategic release, designed to support AI workloads natively — without forcing data movement, external engines, or security compromises.


The 23.26.1 Linux x86-64 availability means enterprises can now adopt AI-native database capabilities directly inside their own data centers.


What’s Included in the Linux x86-64 Release


This is a full enterprise distribution, not a reduced or preview build.

The Linux x86-64 release includes:


  • Oracle AI Database 26ai – Enterprise Edition

  • Grid Infrastructure 26ai

    • Automatic Storage Management (ASM)

    • Oracle Clusterware

  • Global Service Manager (GSM / GDS)

  • Oracle Database Gateways

  • Oracle Client libraries and tools


Both RPM-based and ZIP-based installation options are available, supporting Oracle Linux 8 and Oracle Linux 9, making this release production-ready for serious workloads.


Built for AI-Native Workloads — Not Bolted On


Oracle AI Database 26ai is architected to run traditional workloads and AI workloads together, inside one secure engine.


Core Architectural Strengths



1. Native Vector Data SupportAI embeddings are stored, indexed, and queried inside the database.No external vector databases. No synchronization gaps.


2. SQL-First AI AccessDBAs and developers continue using SQL — the most secure and battle-tested enterprise interface — to interact with AI data.


3. Converged WorkloadsOLTP, analytics, vector search, and AI inference operate under the same transaction model and optimizer.


4. Enterprise-Grade GovernanceAuditing, encryption, backup, and access control remain consistent — even for AI workloads.


Why Linux x86-64 Availability Is a Big Milestone


For most enterprises, critical data still lives on-premises:

  • Regulated industries

  • Data residency requirements

  • Performance-sensitive systems

  • Long-term Linux infrastructure investments


With Oracle AI Database 26ai on Linux x86-64, organizations can now:

  • Adopt AI without moving data

  • Build hybrid architectures (cloud + on-prem)

  • Keep DBAs in control of AI platforms

  • Maintain consistent security and performance models


This removes one of the biggest enterprise blockers to AI adoption.


🔽 Download Oracle AI Database 26ai (23.26.1) for Linux x86-64


Oracle has officially published the download packages for Linux x86-64 platforms.

👉 Official Download Page (Recommended):🔗



From this page, you can download:


  • Oracle AI Database 26ai – Enterprise Edition

    • Linux x86-64 RPM packages

    • ZIP installation files


  • Grid Infrastructure 26ai

    • ASM

    • Oracle Clusterware


  • Global Service Manager (GSM / GDS)

  • Oracle Database Gateways

  • Oracle Client Tools & Libraries


⚠️ Important:An Oracle account is required, and you must accept Oracle Technology Network (OTN) license terms before downloading.



Expert Installation Guidance


For enterprise deployments, follow these best practices:

  • Prefer RPM-based installations on Oracle Linux 8/9

  • Use Grid Infrastructure 26ai for ASM-managed storage

  • Install Oracle preinstall RPMs to validate OS prerequisites

  • Plan AI workloads with the same rigor as OLTP systems — CPU, memory, and I/O still matter


This ensures a supportable, high-performance, enterprise-grade deployment.

What This Means for DBAs and Architects


Oracle AI Database 26ai reshapes the DBA role:


DBAs are no longer just managing tables and indexes — they are now custodians of:

  • Vector data lifecycle

  • AI workload performance

  • Unified data + AI security models

  • Hybrid cloud and on-prem architectures


This release rewards DBAs who understand architecture, internals, and performance, not just syntax.


Final Thoughts


Oracle AI Database 26ai on Linux x86-64 is not about following AI trends. It is about bringing AI to where enterprise data already exists — safely, efficiently, and at scale.

For organizations serious about AI, and professionals serious about their Oracle careers, this release deserves immediate attention.


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Have you started evaluating Oracle AI Database 26ai yet — cloud or on-prem?Your decisions today will define your database platform for years to come.


 

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