What is SQL*plus? And what can be done with it?

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SQL* Plus is a component of Oracle Database. It is basically a command-line tool that allows you to submit SQL queries to the server interactively.

  • We can view the results by Running a SELECT query
  • With SQL*Plus we can startup and shut down an Oracle database.
  • Submit PL/SQL blocks for execution to the Oracle server.
  • Execution of SQL*Plus script file can be done.
  • Create, modify, or drop database objects(eg., tables, indexes, and users) using DDL statements, as well as any other SQL statements that Oracle supports.
  • We can write the output to a file.
  • Execute stored procedures and functions in a database