How can developers access Oracle Autonomous Database?

Developers can access Oracle Autonomous Database through JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) or Oracle Call Interface (OCI). JDBC is a standard Java API that allows Java applications to interact with databases, making it a common choice for Java developers looking to connect to Oracle databases. OCI, on the other hand, is a powerful interface that allows applications written in C or C++ to connect to Oracle databases, providing high performance and the ability to leverage advanced Oracle features.

Other options, while sometimes relevant for database interactions, are not suitable methods for accessing Oracle Autonomous Database specifically. SQL Server Management Studio is designed for managing Microsoft SQL Server databases and is not compatible with Oracle databases. Microsoft Excel can connect to various data sources, but it is not a direct access method specifically for interacting with Oracle Autonomous Database at a development level; rather, it can sometimes connect via ODBC or other techniques, which don’t provide full unimpeded access like JDBC or OCI. REST APIs offer a way to interact with certain Oracle Database features, but they are not the primary means of access for developers working with Autonomous Database in a traditional sense. Hence, the reliance on JDBC or OCI represents the standard approach for database connectivity in these environments.