Friday 11 April 2008

SQL Loader

What is SQL Loader?

Source: http://www.orafaq.com/wiki/SQL*Loader_FAQ

SQL*Loader is a bulk loader utility used for moving data from external files into the [[Oracle database]]. Its syntax is similar to that of the [[DB2]] load utility, but comes with more options. SQL*Loader supports various load formats, selective loading, and multi-table loads.

Data can be modified as it is insert by using the decode command: http://www.orafaq.com/wiki/SQL*Loader_FAQ#Can_one_modify_data_as_the_database_gets_loaded.3F

Decode is like and if-then-else command.
http://techonthenet.com/oracle/functions/decode.php

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