Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Internet Browser
. One of the more recent features of Oracle Data-
base is the browser version of its SQL tool, called iSQL*Plus.
That's it! If you need instructions on how to install Oracle Database
10
g
, refer to the online documentation found on Oracle's Technet Web site
(
otn.oracle.com
). The Web site requires you to register, but registration is
free. Once registered, you have access to valuable resources.
Installation guides
. Go to this Web site and select the installation
guide under the database release number and operating system you
are using.
The documentation is supplemented with an excellent
search tool that helps you zoom into areas of interest very quickly.
Forums
. Find out what other Oracle users have to say about the data-
base features and get feedback from Oracle technical support person-
nel for free.
Temporarily licensed software
. Download extras and demonstra-
tions to learn all you want about features such as XML in the data-
base, Java applications, and the Oracle Internet File System.
Note:
The content of and manner in which online documentation and
downloads are accessed can change at any time. Downloads are generally
much too large for a modem connection. Temporarily licensed software can
usually be ordered on CD-ROM from Oracle Corporation for a nominal
shipping fee.
Now let's look at syntax conventions used in this topic.
1.5
Syntax Conventions Used in This Topic
Syntax diagrams in this topic utilize what is known as Backus-Naur Form
syntax notation convention. Backus-Naur Form has become the de facto
standard for most computer texts. Oracle SQL is used to describe the
notation.
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