HOST
The HOST command allows you to execute an operating-system command or invoke the command interpreter so you can execute several such commands.
HO[ST] [os_command]where:
- HO[ST]
Is the command, which may be abbreviated to HO. Issuing HOST without specifying a command will get you a command prompt from which you may enter several commands. Under Windows 95 and NT, for example, a DOS window will be opened.
- os_command
Is the operating-system command you wish to execute. SQL*Plus will execute this one command for you, and then you will be returned to the SQL*Plus prompt.
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