Re: PL/SQL function to execute an OS command

From: John Gasch <jgasch_at_erols.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 21:27:38 -0500
Message-ID: <38E55E9A.BBF1FD57_at_erols.com>


Use PLEX. The solution is a bit involved, but it works. The complete package and docs are available at
osi.oracle.com/~tkyte/plex/index.html. [Thomas Kyte's web page is a treasure chest of useful tools and new info (Thanks!).]

Have fun

John Gasch



Peter Rieckmann wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I am looking for a function that I could use to execute
> a Unix command with in a PL/SQL block. Similar to the "$" in sqlplus.
> Has any one see/user on of those functions?
>
> Thanks
>
> peter rieckmann
> prieckmann_at_stthomas.edu

> Hi,
>
> I am looking for a function that I could use to execute
> a Unix command with in a PL/SQL block. Similar to the "$" in sqlplus.
> Has any one see/user on of those functions?
>
> Thanks
>
> peter rieckmann
> prieckmann_at_stthomas.edu
Received on Sat Apr 01 2000 - 04:27:38 CEST

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