This pocket reference offers reference information that should help you use SQL Plus, Oracle's interactive query tool. It summarizes all of the SQL Plus syntax, including the syntax for new Oracle8i release 8.1.6 features. It describes interacting with SQL Plus, selecting data, formatting reports with SQL Plus, and tuning SQL queries. It also contains quick references to the SQL Plus commands and format elements.

About the Author

Jonathan Gennick is an independent consultant and computer book author specializing in Oracle technologies. He got his start with relational database systems in 1990, first working with Ingres, and later with Digital's Rdb software. In 1994 he made the leap to Oracle, and hasn't looked back yet. Much of his time is spent providing database administration services, as well as server-side PL/SQL support, to clients and internal project teams. When he is not working with Oracle, Jonathan can often be found writing about it. Recent projects include Oracle SQL*Plus Pocket Reference (O'Reilly & Associates, 2000); Oracle SQL*Plus: The Definitive Guide (O'Reilly & Associates, 1999); Oracle8i DBA's Bible (IDG Books, 2000); and Teach Yourself PL/SQL in 21 Days, Second Edition (SAMS Publishing, 1999). Writing has given Jonathan the opportunity to pursue several interests outside of his normal day-to-day work. He is a member of the technology committee for the Greater Lansing Adventist School, and he manages the web site for his local church. This satisfies his gnawing need to learn, and also his desire to help others. Jonathan is a member of MENSA. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Information and Computer Science, with a Business Administration minor, from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Jonathan currently resides in Lansing, Michigan with his wife Donna and their two children: Jenny and Jeff. Jonathan may be contacted by email at jonathan@gennick.com.

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