newbie questions..

hi
in postgresql

i would
createdb mydb --> create database named mydb psql mydb --> connect to mydb
create table mytable blah blah;
\d --> shows what table i have in this db

i can't find how to do any of these three in oracle 9i.. --;
thx in advance
and is there a good concise tutorial or book for a novice such as 'practical postgresql' for postgresql

thanks Received on Sun Sep 01 2002 - 12:30:47 CDT