Re: Creating Oracle Databases

Hi,

There is a difference in creation of database command in Oracle. Equivalent cmd is creation of tablespace. In SQL Server, you create a db for a particular usage. But in ORACLE, the instance is called database.

You can look into the Oracle Administrator's Guide.

bala

David Harrington wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm a VB developer experienced with MS SQL Server who has just landed
> a
> contract to create an Oracle Client Server System. I'm pretty happy
> that the
> SQL part is generally similar, with oracle being more fully featured
> than
> SQl Server.
>
> I am a bit stuck on database creation. Is there a graphical tool for
> creating databases or am I stuck with the CREATE DATABASE statement
> with
> it's myriad of switches. If I am can someone give me a plain English
> description of the typical syntax used.
>
> eternally grateful
>
> David H.
Received on Tue Aug 19 1997 - 00:00:00 CDT