Re: Why is it so hard to find?

From: Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_exxesolutions.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2003 09:06:42 -0700
Message-ID: <3F0AEC12.78F08B20@exxesolutions.com>

Bob Woodward wrote:

> Why is it so hard to find out how to get a simple list of what fricken files
> there are? Okay, so I'm an Oracle moron but I've got plenty of programming
> experience. Is there anyplace that has a straight forward "cheat sheet"
> kind of listing of simple, "get you started" kind of commands? Maybe a
> super condensed "For the neanderthal" Dummy's guide online? I've figured
> out how to install 8i on Solaris but now I'm scratching my head going NOW
> what?
>
> And PLEASE don't say RTFM. I've RTFM and am STILL confused of where to go
> next.

What files? Data files? Control files? Log files? Files on the hard disk to load?

And why would you care one way or the other about files from inside of Oracle? File names, except if you are loading them, are irrelevant.

If you can provide explanation ... answers will follow.

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Received on Tue Jul 08 2003 - 11:06:42 CDT