3 Connecting to the Database with SQL*Plus
Connect to the Oracle Database instance using SQL*Plus.
- Step 1: Open a Command Window
Take the necessary action on your platform to open a window into which you can enter operating system commands. - Step 2: Set Operating System Environment Variables
Depending on your platform, you may have to set environment variables before starting SQL*Plus, or at least verify that they are set properly. - Step 3: Start SQL*Plus
Start SQL*Plus. - Step 4: Submit the SQL*Plus CONNECT Command
Submit the SQL*PlusCONNECTcommand to initially connect to the Oracle database instance or at any time to reconnect as a different user.