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The language used to access the database is SQL (Structured Query Language—pronounced SEQUEL). Data are retrieved from the database through queries. SQL is an English-like language that can be used to build queries of substantial complexity and capability. Users with little or no experience can learn SQL’s basic features very quickly. The aim of this Section is to familiarise you with these basics and provide experience working with the GPMDB. It is not a comprehensive coverage of all ORACLE’S features, for this refer to the ORACLE documentation (SQL Language Reference Manual, SQL*Plus Reference Manual) and work through the tutorials provided in the ‘SQL*Plus User’s Guide’.
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Lock, J., McElhinny, M.W. (1991). Database Queries with SQL*Plus. In: Lock, J., McElhinny, M.W. (eds) The Global Paleomagnetic Database. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3566-5_5
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