Connecting SQL Developer to Oracle Database 11g XE
Start SQL Developer and select Connections in the pane on the left-hand side and click on the plus symbol to create a new database connection. Now, in the following window that pops up, fill Connection Name, Username, Password, select the checkbox next to Save Password, and click on the Test button.
Resolve any errors. You should see Status: Success above the Help button. Save the connection information by clicking on the Save button and proceed by clicking on the Connect button.
