Methods for Database Creation

The database can be created using a variety of methods:

  • Using the Oracle Installer— The Oracle Installer enables you to create a seed database that can be used as a template for creating other databases.

  • Using the Database Configuration Assistant— A GUI tool that simplifies the creation of Oracle databases.

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  • Using database creation scripts— Oracle provides database creation scripts—namely, Build_all.sql and Build_db.sql. You can modify these scripts as desired to customize the creation of your database. After making the desired changes, run the scripts to create your database. Listings 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5 show a script-based approach to database creation.

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