Oracle Database Administration from Zero to Hero - Practice - Using SQLPlus

This video tutorial covers the use of SQL Plus, a common utility for DBAs, on both Windows and Linux platforms. It explains how to connect to databases using different authentication methods, utilize various SQL Plus commands and their abbreviations, edit and execute SQL commands, and manage SQL scripts. The tutorial also demonstrates how to customize the SQL Plus prompt and introduces the spool command for saving output. The session concludes with a summary and a preview of the next topic, SQL Developer.

What is the primary purpose of SQL Plus in database management?

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Explain the difference between Operating System authentication and traditional database authentication in SQL Plus.

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What command is used to connect to the database as SYSDBA in SQL Plus?

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Describe the significance of the 'describe' command in SQL Plus.

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How can you save the contents of the SQL Plus buffer into an external file?

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What is the purpose of the 'spool' command in SQL Plus?

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How do you invoke SQL Plus without connecting to any database?

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What is the effect of using the 'edit' command in SQL Plus?

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Explain how to change the SQL Plus prompt to display the current user.

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What happens if a statement in a SQL script file fails during execution?

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