What is Oracle iSQLPlus?

What is Oracle iSQLPlus?

From Oracle FAQ. iSQLPlus (iSQL*Plus) is a web-based utility similar to the SQL*Plus command line utility for executing SQL and PL/SQL commands.

What are iSQLPlus commands?

You can use iSQL*Plus to write SQL*Plus, SQL and PL/SQL commands to:

• Enter, edit, run and save SQL commands and PL/SQL blocks.
• Calculate, and print query results.
• List column definitions for any table.
• Access and copy data between databases.
• Perform database administration.

How do I access iSQL plus?

iSQL*Plus Extension for Windows SQL files and is activated by right clicking a . SQL file in Windows Explorer. The utility is installed during Oracle9i Database and Oracle9i Client for Windows installations. After installation, you can configure access to one or more iSQL*Plus Servers.

What is the connect identifier in Oracle?

A “connect identifier” is an identification string of a single set of connection information to a specific target database instance on a specific Oracle server. Connect identifiers are defined and stored in a file called tnsnames.ora located in $ORACLE_HOME/network/admin/ directory.

How do I install Isqlplus?

How to Install and Configure SQL*Plus Instant Client on Windows

1. Download the installers from OTN: Basic OCI + SQL*Plus.
2. Extract the downloads.
3. Edit the PATH variable to include the SQL*Plus Instant Client directory.
4. Connect to a Database with SQL*Plus Instant Client via Oracle Net connection identifier.

What is Username in Sqlplus?

Login Username and Password. When you start SQL*Plus, you need a username and password to login to an Oracle Database schema. Your username and password identify you as an authorized user of the Oracle Database schema.

How do I find my TNSNames?

You can find this file in ${ORACLE_HOME}/network/admin on most systems. You should be able to find (or define) the tnsname for the instance you’re using there.

How do I know if Oracle Instant Client is working?

Go to a different directory from the one on which you installed Oracle’s Instant Client and enter the following command: sqlplus scott@bigdb/tiger select user from dual; If this test is successful, you are ready to use the run-time. The run time loads the Oracle Instant Client dynamically from the specified path.

Is sqlplus part of Oracle client?

SQL*Plus Instant Client is a standalone product with all the functionality of SQL*Plus command-line. It connects to existing remote Oracle databases, but does not include its own database.

How to install SQL Plus instant client 10g?

Installing SQL*Plus Instant Client from the 10g Client Release Media Run the installer on the Oracle Database 10g Client Release media and choose the Administrator option. Create a new directory, for example, /home/instantclient10_2 on UNIX and Linux, or c:\\instantclient10_2 on Windows.

How do I start SQL Plus on Oracle?

To start SQL*Plus and connect to the default database. Open a UNIX or a Windows terminal and enter the SQL*Plus command: sqlplus. When prompted, enter your Oracle Database username and password. If you do not know your Oracle Database username and password, ask your Database Administrator.

What do you need to know about SQL Plus?

What is SQL*Plus. SQL*Plus is an interactive and batch query tool that is installed with every Oracle Database Server or Client installation. It has a command-line user interface, a Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the iSQL*Plus web-based user interface.

What is the OCI package for SQL Plus?

SQL*Plus Instant Client using the Basic OCI package works with any NLS_LANG setting supported by the Oracle Database. It supports all character sets and language settings available in the Oracle Database. SQL*Plus Instant Client using the lightweight OCI package displays error messages in English only and supports only specific character sets.