Oracle:Apps Anywhere

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SQL*Plus - First Time

The first time you use SQL*Plus you will need to launch it from the Apps Anywhere Software Hub.

Apps Anywhere

The Oracle database can be accessed via different clients. When using the software at the University, it is available via the Applications Anywhere software hub: [Apps Anywhere]

See this page: [Access software on and off campus] for more information about this.

If you are in one of the University labs, click the Apps Anywhere icon on your desktop:

If you are using Apps Anywhere off-site, you will need to install the VPN software first.

Once you have been validated, a new window will appear showing all your available apps:

Look for the Oracle icon:

Note: if it is not appearing on your list, use the Search Apps box and search for: Oracle

Click on Launch and it will install as a group of 3 tools.

For this workbook we shall be using: SQL*Plus

Note, you may have to install this for every PC that you use.

Oracle Program Menu

Once SQL*Plus has been installed you should find it has been added to your program menu also:

In which case you can start the program by clicking on:

  Start>All Programs>Oracle>sqlplus

Next: Accessing Oracle using SQL*PLus

The next step is to login using the SQL*Plus software:

Using SQL*Plus