Oracle:Apps Anywhere
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SQL*Plus
SQL*Plus can be accessed in a number of ways:
- Apps Anywhere
- mi-linux.wlv.ac.uk
- Download the software from Oracle (Called Instant Client)
For options 2&3 please see this link for further details: [Using Oracle from Home]
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:
