Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Using SQL Loader (Part 2 of 4)

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using SQL Loader, focusing on its control over data loading processes. It covers various parameters that can be set in the control file, such as infile, into table, and fields. The tutorial also explains how to handle bad and discard files, append or replace data, and manage character sets. Practical examples demonstrate loading data with SQL Loader, including handling different data types and formats. Advanced features like reading data directly from control files are also discussed.

What is the significance of the 'in file' parameter?

How can you specify the character set of the input file?

What is the role of the 'skip' parameter in SQL Loader?

Explain how SQL Loader handles fixed position data.