How to run a SQL select query in Oracle database through shell script?


 
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Old 12-21-2011
Thanks a lot for your suggestion. I think i can generate XML directly now.. Great

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Do you know how to write the XML created in oracle database in UNIX environment using shell script. is it possible to do it?
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Old 12-21-2011
To write the generated document to a file the SQL*Plus-command spool is the easiest way. This link takes you to the Oracle-documentation describing that command.
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Old 12-21-2011
Thanks for the link and suggestion.. You guys are awesome.
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