Re: Oracle Confusion. Please help!

From: Alexander Romanov <sashar_at_comita.spb.ru>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 14:30:41 +0400
Message-ID: <7oedmp$q13$1_at_dragon.infopro.spb.su>


Hi Ann
>I'm really hoping somebody out there can clear up all my confusion about
Oracle.
>I'm an engineer wanting to make a caeer change to computer programming and
>Oracle developers seem to be in good demand. (or DBA's...I'm a little
>confused what the difference is
>
>I'm wondering is it possible to learn Oracle on a Mac? I've been told that
>I should first learn SQL...could somebody please explain to me the
>relationship between SQL and Oracle. Is it possible to learn SQL on a Mac.

Oracle use standart SQL version and any different's description on Oracle documentation
(www.oracle.com or http://technet.oracle.com)

>I'm also confused how you can even run an Oracle program on a PC...how
>does personal Oracle work? Do you have to link up with Oracle server to
>access the database?

Oracle Server 8i 8.1.5 for Linux RedHad v.6 and Oracle Server 8.1.5 for NT this time accessible on http://technet.oracle.com

Oracle server for NT running on NT Server and NT WorkStation It is very good choose than Personal Oracle -  Personal Oracle have very limitation.

>I am also interested in internet programming and I'm wondering if Oracle
>can be used on the internet. If not...what database programs are generally
>used on the net (or in Web sites).

It is Oracle WebDB and Oracle Application Server as well this time accessible on http://technet.oracle.com

Best regards
Всех Благ

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Origin ... Просто надо очень верить этим синим маякам...
Romanov Alexander
Alex_Romanov_at_mail.ru
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Received on Fri Aug 06 1999 - 12:30:41 CEST

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