Re: How to begin with Oracle?

Pawe? wrote:

> I would like to get familiar with Oracle database.
> Let's say I would like to start with playing a little bit with PL/SQL. I've
> already some experience with SQL (mysql). I managed to install Oracle
> database (9.2 Enterprise edition). I don't want to go into too much detail
> yet. I just want to create a sample database (as simple as possible, with
> as few features as possible). Is it possible to do it without reading 10
> volumes of documentation (1000 pages each)? Any suggestions what should I
> do next?

If you installed Oracle most likely the database exists with multiple schemas.

My feeling is that unless you want to waste a huge amount of time and have a learning experience that will make you dangerous rather than capable you should read those 1000 pages.

And start with Tom Kyte's book "Expert one-on-one Oracle."

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