257 UTL_IDENT
The UTL_IDENT package specifies which Database or client PL/SQL is running.
This chapter contains the following topics:
257.1 UTL_IDENT Overview
The UTL_IDENT package is intended for use for conditional compilation of PL/SQL packages that are supported by Oracle, TimesTen Database, and clients such as Oracle Forms.
257.2 UTL_IDENT Security Model
The UTL_IDENT package runs as the package owner SYS. The public synonym UTL_IDENT, and EXECUTE permission on this package is granted to PUBLIC.
257.3 UTL_IDENT Constants
The UTL_IDENT package defines several constants to use when specifying parameter values.
These constants are shown in the following table.
Table 257-1 UTL_IDENT Constants
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Stipulates if Oracle Server or not |
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Stipulates if Oracle Client or not |
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Stipulates if TimesTen or not |
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Stipulates if Oracle Forms or not |