Re: SQL query

select * from dba_cons_columns;

On Saturday 13 July 2002 01:08, Vandana wrote:
> I am sorry for not being precise in my question. I would like to
> view the primary key, foreign key and other 'constraints' information of
> my table. While this could be viewed with 'desc' in other dbmss, this
> information is not provided with the 'desc' in oracle. With what command
> can I view it in Oracle?
>
> On Fri, 12 Jul 2002, Abdul Aleem wrote:
> > At SQL*Plus it is the same command
> > Describe or desc and name of the table
> >
> > You also need to be connected to the database
> >
> > HTH
> > Aleem
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 11:53 AM
> > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> > Subject: SQL query
> >
> >
> > I am using an Oracle database running in Linux. I would like to
> > view the description of a table. For ex., if there is a table called
> > 'person'. I would like to see the names of the columns in this table,
> > their datatypes and such other details. In other dbmss like mysql a
> > command 'describe <tablename>' gives the information. What is the
> > equivalent in Oracle?

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