ich habe eine Frage. Ich habe eine Oracle Datenbank (Version 8.1.7)
auf einem Windows 2000 Server laufen. Nun möchte ich wg.
Datensicherheit und Ausfallsicherheit einen zweiten Server anlegen,
auf dem auch eine Oracle Datenbank läuft. Die Datenbanken sollten

How can I run a unix command from a oracle 9i stored procedure?

This is a table for postgreSQL:
CREATE TABLE column_types
(
 id serial,

What are the possible disadvantages of BULK BIND?
I am guessing that since it is not the default bind method there must
be some overhead involved.
Are there any rules of thumb as to when one should or should not use

I just installed oracle 10g and at the end when it asks for the local
bin directory I went to type in my own directory but I made a typo and
it used the default directory (/usr/local/bin). Since the installation
is done how do I change the location to the folder I wanted? And what

I've just installed Oracle XE on my machine, and while I can connect to
the database with sqlplus, I cannot seem to tnsping the database or
connect to it via code (Java).
On this machine, I am also running a free copy of ZoneLab ZoneAlarm -

Hey All,
Actually this may not be an Oracle question, but I encountered the
error when installing Oracle 10g.
I received the following error message:

I might have missed it, as my ISP messes with the newsserver - so be it.
Lex de Haan, a great man, (Oracle SQL) teacher,
and member of the Oak Table passed away last week.
I was privileged to have my first SQL course presented

I am currently running oracle on solaris 2.9
Oracle is 8.1.7.4 (32 bits)
I have an error during RMAN backup...
Basically this error occur at the end of the backup when try to make

Is there an SQLDMO like product for Oracle? I want to be able to manage
tables and views from C# code.
Also, if this post is inappropriate for this forum pleas suggest where
should I post it.

Trying to move a WAS 3.0 PL/SQL Web based application to
Oracle 9.2.0.7 with Apache Web Server.
I have been able to get a html page loaded, but in an attempt to
run the PL/SQL programs, even HelloWorld results in an

I have a report query that current looks something like this:
SELECT *
FROM lookuptable, childtable
where lookuptable.id = childtable.fkid

I have inherited a 3rd party application that has the PK in locally
partitioned indexes but has another 7 global secondary indexes. I have
not worked with partitions before. So I would appreciate clarifications
on this.

Hey All,
When upgrading from Oracle 9i to 10g, is it recommended to keep the
same Oracle Home, or, does the ./runInstaller take care of everything
for you?

Dear DBA,
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