Re: Learning/Teaching SQL

From: Hans Forbrich <forbrich_at_bad_address.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 17:52:10 GMT
Message-ID: <3FC24543.2DA9362C_at_bad_address.net>


Daniel Morgan wrote:
>
> Jarmo wrote:
>
> > Fair enough. If you happen to find some great client software then please
> > point the rest of us novices to it. Thanks.
>
> The best client software is SQL*Plus. Provided, of course, that 'best'
> translates to ... an environment where you can learn syntax and develop
> competency that will allow you to work in any operating system environment.
>

While I generally agree, note that Oracle seems to be [at least semi-] serious about iSQL*Plus.

There are a few differences between SQL*Plus and iSQL*Plus, the two biggest being

  1. no client install (configure using the inherent OHS (Oracle HTTP Server powered by Apache)
  2. browser access from virtually anywhere that's accessible.

(That said, I grew up using SQL*Plus and prefer it.)

/Hans Received on Mon Nov 24 2003 - 18:52:10 CET

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