How does one use the SQL*Plus utility?
Start using SQL*Plus by executing the “sqlplus” command-line utility. Valid options are: userid/password@db — Connection details /nolog — Do not login to Oracle. You will need to do it yourself. -s or -silent — start sqlplus in silent mode. Not recommended for beginners! @myscript — Start executing script called “myscript.sql” Look at this example session: sqlplus /nolog SQL> connect scott/tiger SQL> select * from tab; SQL> disconnect SQL> exit Please note that one must prepare the environment before starting sqlplus. Linux/ Unix example: $ .