4 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*Plus CONNECT command to initially connect to the Oracle database instance or at any time to reconnect as a different user.