Follow these detailed steps to get started with Oracle Primavera P6 Professional's 30-day trial.
1. Create an Oracle Account
Visit the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud.
Click "Sign In" at the top-right corner.
If you don't have an Oracle account, click "Create Account" and complete the registration.
2. Search for Primavera P6 Professional
Once signed in, use the search bar to type "Primavera P6 Professional Project Management."
Select the latest version (or older version if desired) from the search results.
3. Add to Cart and Accept Terms
Click Add to Cart for the selected software.
Proceed to your cart and click Continue.
Review and accept the Oracle Standard Terms and Restrictions by checking the box and clicking Continue.
4. Download the Software
On the Download Queue page, select the files you need.
Check you have sufficient disk space for the download & installation
Click Download to start downloading the installation files.
5. Extract the Downloaded Files
After downloading, locate the compressed files on your computer.
Right-click each file and select Extract All to unpack them.
6. Install Primavera P6 Professional
Open the extracted folder and navigate to the P6_Pro directory.
Run the setup.exe file to start the installation.
Choose the Typical installation option and follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Configure the Database
After installation, the Database Configuration wizard will launch.
Select P6 Pro Standalone (SQLite) as the driver type.
Choose Add a new standalone database and connection and click Next.
Set your login credentials (e.g., username: "admin") and a password.
Define your base currency settings and click Next.
Specify the database file location or use the default path.
Optionally, check Load sample data to include example projects.
Click Finish to complete the configuration.
8. Launch Primavera P6 Professional
Locate the Primavera P6 Professional shortcut on your desktop or in the Start menu.
Open the application and log in using the credentials you set during database configuration.
Important Notes
The free trial is valid for 30 days from installation.
Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements: a Windows OS, 700 MB of free disk space, and administrative installation privileges.
For additional support, refer to Oracle's official documentation or contact their support team.
By following these steps, you can explore Oracle Primavera P6 Professional's powerful project management features during the free trial period.
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