What is a snapshot in Oracle database?

A snapshot is a replica of a target master table from a single point-in-time. In simple words you can say, snapshot is a copy of a table on a remote database. In Oracle database, a snapshot typically refers to a read-consistent, static view of a set of data at a specific point in time. There … Read more

What is the relationship among database, tablespace and data file?

An Oracle database contains one or more logical storage units called tablespaces. These tablespaces collectively store whole data of databases and each tablespace in Oracle database consists of one or more files called datafiles. These datafiles are physical structure that confirm with the operating system in which Oracle is running. In Oracle, the relationship among … Read more

What is bulk copy or BCP in Oracle?

Bulk copy or BCP in Oracle, is used to import or export data from tables and views but it does not copy structure of same data. The main advantage of BCP is fast mechanism for coping data and you can also take the backup of data easily. Bulk Copy, or BCP, is not a term … Read more

In the Oracle version 9.3.0.5.0, what does each number shows?

Oracle version number refers: 9 – Major database release number 3 – Database maintenance release number 0 – Application server release number 5 – Component Specific release number 0 – Platform Specific release number It seems there might be a misunderstanding in your version number. Oracle Database version numbers typically consist of a series of … Read more

What is an Oracle table?

A table is basic unit of data storage in Oracle database. A table contains all the accessible information of a user in rows and columns. In the context of Oracle Database, a table is a basic unit of data storage. It is a database object that stores data in rows and columns, similar to a … Read more