Re: Sample database

> As I understand it, the term 'database' refers to an organised
> collection of data, and 'schema' means a description of how
> the data is arranged.
>

Then, in Oracle, you understand incorrectly. In Oracle a database is the collection of files that include the data files from which the tablespaces are logically constructed, the control files, and the log files.

What you are asking for is a schema and you don't need one. What you need to do is either log on as one of the sample schemas already installed in your database or create one yourself.

It sounds like you have minimal, if any, Oracle experience so start out by answering the following questions to help others help you.

What hardware platform and operating system? What version and edition of Oracle?
Can you log on? If so as what users?

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