II
SQL*Loader

Part II explains how to use SQL*Loader, a utility for loading data from external files into Oracle database tables. SQL*Loader processes a wide variety of input file formats and gives you control over how records are loaded into Oracle tables.

If you have never used a data loading product, begin by reading the introduction in Chapter 3 and then examine the case studies provided in Chapter 4. These two chapters provide a good introduction to data loading concepts.

If you are comfortable with data loading concepts, you might start with the examples in Chapter 4 and then consult Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for more detailed reference information on SQL*Loader.

The following topics are covered in this part of this manual:

• Overview of SQL*Loader Concepts (Chapter 3)
• SQL*Loader Case Studies in action (Chapter 4)
• SQL*Loader Control File Reference (Chapter 5)
• SQL*Loader Command-Line Reference (Chapter 6)
• SQL*Loader: Log File Reference (Chapter 7)
• SQL*Loader: Conventional and Direct Path Loads (Chapter 8)

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