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SQL*Plus and Basic Querying

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Beginning Oracle Programming

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Throughout this book you will find SQL*Plus is the predominant tool used for sample code, learning concepts, and putting Oracle through its paces. In this chapter, we are going to get you acquainted with using SQL*Plus to interface with your Oracle databases. You’ll learn the different ways to start it up. You’ll learn how to use it to query your database for application data or to get descriptions of your database. You’ll learn how to configure SQL*Plus to your needs.

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Dillon, S., Beck, C., Kyte, T., Kallman, J., Rogers, H. (2002). SQL*Plus and Basic Querying. In: Beginning Oracle Programming. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-5370-9_3

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