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Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle SQL Developer

By : Ajith Narayanan, Susan Harper
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Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle SQL Developer

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By: Ajith Narayanan, Susan Harper

Overview of this book

At times, DBAs support 100s of databases at work. In such scenarios, using a command-line tool like putty adds to the difficulty, while SQL Developer makes the life of a developer, DBA, or DB architect easier by providing a graphical user interface equipped with features that can bolster and enhance the user experience and boost efficiency. Features such as DBA panel, Reports, Data Modeler, and Data Miner are just a few examples of its rich features, and its support for APEX, REST Services, timesten, and third-party database drivers demonstrate its extensibility. You may be a newbie to databases or a seasoned database expert, either way this book will help you understand the database structure and the different types of objects that organize enterprise data in an efficient manner. This book introduces the features of the SQL Developer 4.1 tool in an incremental fashion, starting with installing them, making the database connections, and using the different panels. By sequentially walking through the steps in each chapter, you will quickly master SQL Developer 4.1.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Preface
Preface
What this book covers
What you need for this book
Who this book is for
Conventions
Reader feedback
Customer support
Free Chapter
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1. Getting Started with SQL Developer 4.1
1. Getting Started with SQL Developer 4.1
Preparing your environment
A quick overview
Navigating around SQL Developer
Database certification matrix (Oracle & Third-Party)
Finding more help
Summary
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2. Database Connections and SQL Worksheet
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2. Database Connections and SQL Worksheet
Working with the Connections navigator
Working with database objects
Display editors
Working with the data grids
Reviewing other database object nodes
Creating new database objects
Editing database objects – putting context menus to work
Script Runner/Running scripts
Command-line interface for SQL formatting
SQL Worksheet "hints" for formatting output
Summary
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3. The Power of SQL Reports
3. The Power of SQL Reports
Introducing SQL Developer reports
Creating your own reports
DB Doc generation
Summary
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4. Working with PL/SQL
4. Working with PL/SQL
Creating, compiling, and debugging PL/SQL
Summary
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5. SQL Developer for DBAs
5. SQL Developer for DBAs
Database instance viewer
Finding database objects
Database configuration – initialization parameters
Automatic undo management
Current database properties
Restore points
Data Pump
Export Jobs
Import Jobs
Performance
Snapshots (filtered)
Baselines
Baseline templates
Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitor (ADDM)
ASH Report Viewer
AWR
RMAN Backup/Recovery
Resource manager
Consumer group mappings
Consumer groups
Plans
Settings
Statistics
Scheduler
Global Attributes
Job Classes
External Destinations
Security
Audit Settings
Profiles
Roles
Users
Storage
Archive Logs
Control Files
Datafiles
Redo Log Groups
Rollback Segments
Tablespaces
Temporary Tablespace Groups
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6. SQL Developer Accessibility
6. SQL Developer Accessibility
Screen reader readability
Keyboard access
Font and color choices
No audio-only feedback
Screen magnifier usability
Change the editor or tabbed view of a file
Read text in a multi-line edit field
Read the line number in the source editor
Customize the accelerators keys
The look and feel of SQL Developer
Customize syntax highlighting
Display line numbers in Code Editor
Timing for completion insight
Specify the columns in the Debugger
Summary
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7. Importing, Exporting, and Working with Data
7. Importing, Exporting, and Working with Data
Exporting data
Importing data
Summary
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8. Database Connections and JDBC Drivers
8. Database Connections and JDBC Drivers
Working with Oracle connections
Creating non-Oracle database connections
Summary
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9. Introducing SQL Developer Data Modeler
9. Introducing SQL Developer Data Modeler
Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler
Getting started
Working with diagrams and their components
Analysis, design, and generation
Summary
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10. Extending SQL Developer
10. Extending SQL Developer
Introducing extensibility
Working with extensions
Summary
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11. Working with Application Express
11. Working with Application Express
Setting the scene
Summary
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12. Working with SQL Developer Migrations
12. Working with SQL Developer Migrations
Introducing SQL Developer Migrations
Setting up your environment
Migrating
Summary
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13. Oracle Data Miner 4.1
13. Oracle Data Miner 4.1
Data source node
JSON data type
The APIs for data mining
Summary
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14. REST Data Services and REST Development
14. REST Data Services and REST Development
About Oracle REST Data Services
The Oracle REST Data Services Administration toolbar and context menu
About RESTful services
Summary
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Index
Index

Chapter 2. Database Connections and SQL Worksheet

In SQL Developer, one of the most important navigation windows is the Connections window pane. This is the window where we have all our predefined database connections. Once we have added the required connection definitions to the databases, we can quickly launch the connections to the databases and start working. Another important fixed window after making database connections is the SQL Worksheet window. The SQL Worksheet provides a scratch pad for all SQL, PL/SQL, and SQL*Plus statements and commands. You can run individual statements or a collection of commands. You can also run scripts and execute PL/SQL. In essence, you can do all you might do in a command-line interface like SQL*Plus. The SQL Worksheet provides more; it offers code templates, code snippets, assists with code insight and completion, and maintains a history of commands. In this chapter, we will look at the connections window and other features offered in the...

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