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Oracle® Database SQL Language Reference
11g Release 2 (11.2)

Part Number E26088-02
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Preface

This reference contains a complete description of the Structured Query Language (SQL) used to manage information in an Oracle Database. Oracle SQL is a superset of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) SQL:1999 standard.

This Preface contains these topics:

Audience

The Oracle Database SQL Language Reference is intended for all users of Oracle SQL.

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Related Documents

For more information, see these Oracle resources:

Many of the examples in this book use the sample schemas, which are installed by default when you select the Basic Installation option with an Oracle Database installation. Refer to Oracle Database Sample Schemas for information on how these schemas were created and how you can use them yourself.

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