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Getting Started: Oracle SQL Developer 1.2

Have you just downloaded SQL Developer? Do you have no idea how to start or what to do next? Not even sure of the basics of getting started with an Oracle database?

Get started here, step by step:

 
Step 1 Download the latest Oracle SQL Developer (Download and install)
Step 2  

You have no access to an Oracle Database? Try Oracle Express Edition. The guide and tutorial below will help you get it installed and set up a user:

Step 3 Create a database connection (Demo)
Step 4 SQL Developer Overview (2 page PDF)
Step 5

Use the SQL Worksheet for Basic SQL Syntax (How To...)
Browse and query data

Step 6 Update some data (How To...)
Write basic commands for data manipulation
Step 7 Create a table (Demo)
Step 8 Run and create reports (How To...)
Step 9 Develop and Debug PLSQL (30 minute tutorial)
Step 10 Export data and DDL (How To...)

Next Steps
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