Preface
This reference contains a complete description of the Structured Query Language (SQL) used to manage information in an Oracle AI Database. Oracle SQL is a superset of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) SQL standard.
This Preface contains these topics:
Audience
The Oracle AI Database SQL Language Reference is intended for all users of Oracle SQL.
Documentation Accessibility
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Access to Oracle Support
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Related Documents
For more information, see these Oracle resources:
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Oracle AI Database PL/SQL Language Reference for information on PL/SQL, the procedural language extension to Oracle SQL
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ProC/C++ Developer’s Guide](/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=en/database/oracle/oracle-database/26/sqlrf&id=LNPCC) and [ProCOBOL Developer’s Guide for detailed descriptions of Oracle embedded SQL
Many of the examples in this book use the sample schemas, which are installed by default when you select the Basic Installation option with a Database installation. Refer to Oracle AI Database Sample Schemas for information on how these schemas were created and how you can use them yourself.
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