To see which editions of Oracle Database support Oracle Globally Distributed Database, see:

1. Oracle Database Features and Licensing app at https://apex.oracle.com/database-features/.

   Select the Licensing tab, deselect all boxes under Offerings, and search for Oracle Globally Distributed Database to display the list of all supported editions.

2. Permitted Features, Options, and Management Packs by Oracle Database Offering in Oracle Database Licensing Information User Manual for notes regarding the use of Oracle Globally Distributed Database in specific editions.

Aside from the requirement that the shard catalog and all of the shards in an Oracle Globally Distributed Database configuration require Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, there are no other special installation considerations needed for a distributed database as long as the installation is successful and all post-install scripts have been run successfully.

See your platform’s installation guide at https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-database/ for information about configuring operating system users.