Re: oracle client for linux

From: Glen A Stromquist <glen_stromquist_at_nospamyahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 21:52:23 GMT
Message-ID: <rMZMb.11874$n44.11582@clgrps13>

Hans Forbrich wrote:

> eddie wang wrote:
> 

>>Hi,
>>I am trying to download an oracle client on linux. I worked with toad
>>and enterprise manager before on windows. but i have no idea what are
>>the equivalent tools on linux.
>>
>>can someone tell me what to download if I just want to be able to send
>>SQL query to my remote oracle server from my linux computer? it does
>>not have to be GUI-based, commnad-line based tool is fine too.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>Eddy

> 
> 
> The way Oracle has packaged their product:  you download the 'database
> package' (all 3 CDs) and use the Oracle Universal Installer to request
> either a 'client' or a 'custom' install.

Once you get the client installed you can use enterprise manager/dba studio or SQL*PLUS to connect to your db. If you want a GUI app besides Oracles there are several out there that run on Linux, Tora for one and a google search will find others I'm sure...

hth Received on Tue Jan 13 2004 - 15:52:23 CST