APPENDIXHow to Download, Install,and Use Oracle

Since knowing Oracle SQL is a prerequisite for learning PL/SQL, I could simply assume that you already have resource-level access to Oracle (you can create objects like tables, views, and so on), already have access to SQL*Plus, and already know SQL. But that might not be the case.

Just in case you don't have access to Oracle, I'm going to give you some advice on these subjects:

  • How to download Oracle Database software
  • How to install Oracle Database software
  • How to use Oracle SQL*Plus

This should get you started in the right direction. Keep in mind that I have no idea how the Apress and Oracle web sites or the Oracle software will look like by the time you read this. Nothing may have changed, ...

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