Re: PL/SQL Question

dmeng_at_focal.com wrote:

> I am wondering if there is a similar
> function in PL/SQL similar as the Unix 'sleep' command.

Use dbms_lock.sleep -- it's pretty much like Unix sleep, but requires you to grant execute on dbms_lock to whichever account needs it.

Bill

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