In article <baleui$ah8$1_at_hercules.btinternet.com>, nospam.ple_at_se.com
says...
> I'm having trouble understanding certain ORACLE
> terminology. For example, I don't understand the
> difference between an Oracle database and an Oracle
> instance. Also, what's the difference between
> start/stop a database , mount/unmount a database
> and open/close a database?
>
> Is there a manual that would explain these terms,
> and others that I will probably encounter in my studies?
> Preferably in PDF format that I can download.
>
> I've looked at the Server Concepts manual, and the
> Administrator's Guide but can't find a clear explaination
> there. It tells me HOW to start a database, but not
> precisely what it means.
>
>
>
The Concepts manual has all that info and more. Here are the answers to
your specific questions (Caution: URL wraps)
http://download-west.oracle.com/docs/cd/B10501_
01/server.920/a96524/c06start.htm#8106
Received on Fri May 23 2003 - 10:42:57 CDT
