Oracle Database Standard Edition One is designed for deployment in small businesses, line-of-business departments, and distributed branch environments. It is available on single server systems supporting up to a maximum of 2 CPUs and is easy to install, configure, complete with built in self-management capabilities. Oracle Database Standard Edition One manages all your data, and allows all your business applications to take advantage of the proven performance, availability, security and reliability provided by Oracle Database, at a low entry cost. Oracle Database Standard Edition One provides complete upward compatibility with other Editions, protecting your investment as your usage requirements grow.