Oracle Built-in Packages

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• Oracle Built-in Packages
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  • A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
  • Dedication
  • Preface
    • Structure of This Book
    • Conventions Used in This Book
    • Versions of Oracle
    • About the Disk
    • About PL/Vision
    • About Q
    • How to Contact Us
    • Acknowledgments
      • Steven
      • From Charles
      • From John
  • I. Overview
    • 1. Introduction
      • The Power of Built-in Packages
        • A Kinder , More Sharing Oracle
      • Built-in Packages Covered in This Book
        • Part II
        • Part III
        • Part IV
      • Using Built-in Packages
        • What Is a Package?
        • Controlling Access with Packages
        • Referencing Built-in Package Elements
        • Exception Handling and Built-in Packages
          • Package-named system exception
          • Package-defined exception
          • Standard system exception
          • Package-specific exception
          • Same exception, different causes
        • Encapsulating Access to the Built-in Packages
          • Examples of encapsulation packages
        • Calling Built-in Packaged Code from Oracle Developer/2000 Release 1
          • Referencing packaged constants and variables
          • Handling exceptions in Oracle Developer/2000 Release 1
        • Accessing Built-in Packaged Technology from Within SQL
          • Calling a packaged function in SQL
          • Using a packaged procedure from within SQL
      • Examining Built-in Package Source Code
        • The STANDARD Package
        • The DBMS_STANDARD Package
  • II. Application Development Packages
    • 2. Executing Dynamic SQL and PL/SQL
      • Examples of Dynamic SQL
      • Getting Started with DBMS_SQL
        • Creating the DBMS_SQL Package
        • Security and Privilege Issues
        • DBMS_SQL Programs
        • Types of Dynamic SQL
        • DBMS_SQL Exceptions
        • DBMS_SQL Nonprogram Elements
      • The DBMS_SQL Interface
        • Processing Flow of Dynamic SQL
        • Opening the Cursor
          • The DBMS_SQL. OPEN_CURSOR function
          • The DBMS_SQL.IS_OPEN function
        • Parsing the SQL Statement
          • The DBMS_SQL.PARSE procedure
          • Parsing very long SQL statements
        • Binding Values into Dynamic SQL
          • The DBMS_SQL.BIND_VARIABLE procedure
            • Examples
            • The DBMS_SQL. BIND_ARRAY procedure
            • Rules for array binding
        • Defining Cursor Columns
          • The DBMS_SQL.DEFINE_COLUMN procedure
          • The DBMS_SQL.DEFINE_ARRAY procedure
        • Executing the Cursor
          • The DBMS_SQL.EXECUTE function
        • Fetching Rows
          • The DBMS_SQL.FETCH_ROWS function
          • The DBMS_SQL.EXECUTE_AND_FETCH function
        • Retrieving Values
          • The DBMS_SQL.COLUMN_VALUE procedure
          • The DBMS_SQL.COLUMN_VALUE_LONG procedure
          • The DBMS_SQL.VARIABLE_VALUE procedure
        • Closing the Cursor
          • The DBMS_SQL. CLOSE_CURSOR procedure
        • Checking Cursor Status
          • The DBMS_SQL.LAST_ERROR_POSITION function
          • The DBMS_SQL.LAST_ROW_COUNT function
          • The DBMS_SQL.LAST_ROW_ID function
          • The DBMS_SQL.LAST_SQL_FUNCTION_CODE function
        • Describing Cursor Columns
          • The DBMS_SQL. DESCRIBE_COLUMNS procedure
      • Tips on Using Dynamic SQL
        • Some Restrictions
        • Privileges and Execution Authority with DBMS_SQL
          • The tale of Jan
          • The tale of Scott
        • Combining Operations
        • Minimizing Memory for Cursors
        • Improving the Performance of Dynamic SQL
        • Problem-Solving Dynamic SQL Errors
        • Executing DDL in PL/SQL
        • Executing Dynamic PL/SQL
      • DBMS_SQL Examples
        • A Generic Drop_Object Procedure
        • A Generic Foreign Key Lookup Function
        • A Wrapper for DBMS_SQL .DESCRIBE_COLUMNS
        • Displaying Table Contents with Method 4 Dynamic SQL
          • The in table procedural interface
          • Steps for intab construction
          • Constructing the SELECT
          • Computing column length
          • Defining the cursor structure
          • Retrieving and displaying data
          • Build those utilities!
          • Full text of intab procedure
        • Indirect Referencing in PL/SQL
          • Assigning a value
          • Retrieving a value
          • Copying a value to a packaged variable
        • Array Processing with DBMS_SQL
          • Using array processing to insert
          • Using array processing to delete
          • Using array processing to update
          • Using array processing to fetch
          • Using array processing in dynamic PL/SQL
        • Using the RETURNING Clause in Dynamic SQL
          • RETURNING from a single-row insert
          • RETURNING from a multiple-row delete
    • 3. Intersession Communication
      • DBMS_PIPE: Communicating Between Sessions
        • Getting Started with DBMS_PIPE
          • DBMS_PIPE programs
          • DBMS_PIPE nonprogram elements
        • How Database Pipes Work
          • Memory structures
          • Nontransactional communications
          • Pipe communications logic
        • Managing Pipes and the Message Buffer
          • The DBMS_PIPE.CREATE_PIPE function
            • Return values
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.REMOVE_PIPE function
            • Return values
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.RESET_BUFFER procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.PURGE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.UNIQUE_SESSION_NAME function
            • Example
        • Packing and Unpacking Messages
          • The DBMS_PIPE.PACK_MESSAGE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.PACK_MESSAGE_RAW procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.PACK_MESSAGE_ROWID procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.UNPACK_MESSAGE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.UNPACK_MESSAGE_RAW procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.UNPACK_MESSAGE_ROWID procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.NEXT_ITEM_TYPE function
            • Example
        • Sending and Receiving Messages
          • The DBMS_PIPE.SEND_MESSAGE function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Tips on Using DBMS_PIPE
          • Defining message types and encapsulating communications logic
          • Separating messages
          • Establishing messaging protocols
          • Paying attention to timeouts
          • Using RESET_BUFFER
          • Sizing and removing pipes for good memory management
        • DBMS_PIPE Examples
          • Communicating with the outside world
          • Exploring DBMS_PIPE
          • The dbpipe utility package
            • Unpack_to_tbl and pack_from_tbl procedures
            • The peek procedure
            • The forward procedure
          • Implementing a server program
          • The pipesvr package
            • Message types
            • Pipenames
            • Pack/send, receive/unpack encapsulation
            • The server procedure
            • The process_request procedure
            • Debug procedure
            • Client side procedures
      • DBMS_ALERT: Broadcasting Alerts to Users
        • Getting Started with DBMS_ALERT
          • DBMS_ALERT programs
          • DBMS_ALERT nonprogram elements
        • The DBMS_ALERT Interface
          • The DBMS_ALERT. REGISTER procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ALERT.REMOVE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ALERT.REMOVEALL procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ALERT. SET_DEFAULTS procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ALERT. SIGNAL procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ALERT.WAITANY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ALERT.WAITONE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • DBMS_ALERT Examples
          • The online auction
          • The auction schema
          • Auction system requirements
          • Integrity constraint triggers
          • The auction package
            • Place_bid procedure
            • Exception handling
            • The watch_bidding procedure
          • Testing the system
    • 4. User Lock and Transaction Management
      • DBMS_LOCK: Creating and Managing Resource Locks
        • Getting Started with DBMS_LOCK
          • DBMS_LOCK programs
          • DBMS_LOCK nonprogram elements
          • Lock compatibility rules
        • The DBMS_LOCK Interface
          • The DBMS_LOCK.ALLOCATE_UNIQUE procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOCK.REQUEST function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOCK.CONVERT function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOCK.RELEASE function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOCK.SLEEP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Tips on Using DBMS_LOCK
          • Named locks or lock ids?
          • Issues with named locks
          • Performance of named locks
          • ALLOCATE_UNIQUE drawbacks
          • Optimizing named locks
          • REQUEST or CONVERT?
        • DBMS_LOCK Examples
          • The dblock package
            • The lockhandle function
            • get_lock_TF function
            • The committed_TF and release functions
          • Using locks to signal service availability
      • DBMS_TRANSACTION: Interfacing to SQL Transaction Statements
        • Getting Started with DBMS_TRANSACTION
          • DBMS_TRANSACTION programs
          • DBMS_TRANSACTION exceptions
        • Advising Oracle About In-Doubt Transactions
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.ADVISE_ROLLBACK, and ADVISE_COMMIT procedures
            • Example
        • Committing Data
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.COMMIT procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.COMMIT_COMMENT procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.COMMIT_FORCE procedure
        • Rolling Back Changes
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.ROLLBACK procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.ROLLBACK_FORCE procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.SAVEPOINT procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.ROLLBACK_SAVEPOINT procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.USE_ROLLBACK_SEGMENT procedure
        • Setting Transaction Characteristics
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.READ_ONLY procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.READ_WRITE procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.BEGIN_DISCRETE_TRANSACTION procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Exceptions
            • Example
        • Cleaning Up Transaction Details
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.PURGE_MIXED procedure
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.PURGE_LOST_DB_ENTRY procedure
        • Returning Transaction Identifiers
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.LOCAL_TRANSACTION_ID function
          • The DBMS_TRANSACTION.STEP_ID function
    • 5. Oracle Advanced Queuing
      • Oracle AQ Concepts
        • General Features
        • Enqueue Features
        • Dequeue Features
        • Propagation Features
        • A Glossary of Terms
        • Components of Oracle AQ
        • Queue Monitor
        • Data Dictionary Views
      • Getting Started with Oracle AQ
        • Installing the Oracle AQ Facility
        • Database Initialization
          • Starting the Queue Monitor
          • Starting propagation processes
          • Setting Oracle AQ compatibility
        • Authorizing Accounts to Use Oracle AQ
      • Oracle AQ Nonprogram Elements
        • Constants
          • Administrative tasks
          • Operational tasks
        • Object Names
        • Queue Type Names
        • Agents Object Type
        • Recipient and Subscriber List Table Types
        • Message Properties Record Type
        • Enqueue Options Record Type
        • Dequeue Options Record Type
        • Oracle AQ Exceptions
      • DBMS_AQ: Interfacing to Oracle AQ (Oracle8 only)
        • Enqueuing Messages
          • The DBMS_AQ. ENQUEUE procedure
          • Examples
        • Dequeuing Messages
          • The DBMS_AQ.DEQUEUE procedure
          • Examples
          • Dequeue search criteria
          • Dequeue order
          • Dequeue navigation
          • Dequeuing with message grouping
      • DBMS_AQADM: Performing AQ Administrative Tasks (Oracle8 only)
        • Creating Queue Tables
          • The DBMS_AQADM. GRANT_TYPE_ACCESS procedure
          • The DBMS_AQADM.CREATE_QUEUE_TABLE procedure
            • Example
            • Notes on usage
        • Creating and Starting Queues
          • The DBMS_AQADM.CREATE_QUEUE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_AQADM. START_QUEUE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_AQADM. ALTER_QUEUE procedure
            • Example
        • Managing Queue Subscribers
          • The DBMS_AQADM. ADD_SUBSCRIBER procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_AQADM. REMOVE_SUBSCRIBER procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_AQADM.QUEUE_SUBSCRIBERS procedure
            • Example
        • Stopping and Dropping Queues
          • The DBMS_AQADM. STOP_QUEUE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_AQADM.DROP_QUEUE procedure
          • The DBMS_AQADM.DROP_QUEUE_TABLE procedure
            • Example
        • Managing Propagation of Messages
          • The DBMS_AQADM.SCHEDULE_PROPAGATION procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_AQADM.UNSCHEDULE_PROPAGATION procedure
        • Verifying Queue Types
          • The DBMS_AQADM.VERIFY_QUEUE_TYPES procedure
        • Starting and Stopping the Queue Monitor
          • The DBMS_AQADM. START_TIME_MANAGER procedure
          • The DBMS_AQADM. STOP_TIME_MANAGER procedure
      • Oracle AQ Database Objects
        • Objects Per Queue Table
          • The database table for queue data
          • The queue table view
        • Data Dictionary Objects
          • The DBA_QUEUE_TABLES view
          • The DBA_QUEUES view
          • The DBA_JOBS view
          • The GV$AQ and V$AQ dynamic statistics views
      • Oracle AQ Examples
        • Improving AQ Ease of Use
        • Working with Prioritized Queues
          • More complex prioritization approaches
        • Building a Stack with AQ Using Sequence Deviation
        • Browsing a Queues Contents
          • A template for a show_queue procedure
        • Searching by Correlation Identifier
          • Wildcarded correlation identifiers
            • Tips for using the correlation identifier
        • Using Time Delay and Expiration
        • Working with Message Groups
          • Enqueuing messages as a group
            • Step 1. Create a queue table that will support message grouping
            • Step 2. Enqueue messages within the same transaction boundary
          • Dequeuing messages when part of a group
        • Working with Multiple Consumers
          • Using the subscriber list
          • Overriding with a recipient list
    • 6. Generating Output from PL/SQL Programs
      • DBMS_OUTPUT: Displaying Output
        • Getting Started with DBMS_OUTPUT
          • DBMS_OUTPUT programs
          • DBMS_OUTPUT concepts
          • DBMS_OUTPUT exceptions
          • DBMS_OUTPUT nonprogram elements
          • Drawbacks of DBMS_OUTPUT
        • Enabling and Disabling Output
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.ENABLE procedure
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.DISABLE procedure
          • Enabling output in SQL*Plus
        • Writing to the DBMS_OUTPUT Buffer
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.NEW_LINE procedure
        • Retrieving Data from the DBMS_OUTPUT Buffer
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.GET_LINE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_OUTPUT.GET_LINES procedure
            • Example
        • Tips on Using DBMS_OUTPUT
        • DBMS_OUTPUT Examples
          • Encapsulating DBMS_OUTPUT
          • Package specification for a DBMS_OUTPUT encapsulator
      • UTL_FILE: Reading and Writing Server-side Files
        • Getting Started with UTL_FILE
          • UTL_FILE programs
          • Trying out UTL_FILE
          • File security
          • Specifying file locations
          • UTL_FILE exceptions
          • UTL_FILE nonprogram elements
          • UTL_FILE restrictions and limitations
          • The UTL_FILE process flow
        • Opening Files
          • The UTL_FILE.FOPEN function
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The UTL_FILE.IS_OPEN function
        • Reading from Files
          • The UTL_FILE.GET_LINE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
        • Writing to Files
          • The UTL_FILE.PUT procedure
            • Exceptions
          • The UTL_FILE.NEW_LINE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The UTL_FILE. PUT_LINE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The UTL_FILE.PUTF procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The UTL_FILE. FFLUSH procedure
            • Exceptions
        • Closing Files
          • The UTL_FILE. FCLOSE procedure
            • Exceptions
          • The UTL_FILE. FCLOSE_ALL procedure
            • Exceptions
        • Tips on Using UTL_FILE
          • Handling file I/O errors
          • Closing unclosed files
          • Combining locations and filenames
          • Adding support for paths
          • You closed what?
        • UTL_FILE Examples
          • Enhancing UTL_FILE.GET_LINE
          • Creating a file
          • Testing for a files existence
          • Searching a file for a string
          • Getting the nth line from a file
    • 7. Defining an Application Profile
      • Getting Started with DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO
        • DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO Programs
        • The V$ Virtual Tables
        • DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO Nonprogram Elements
      • DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO Interface
        • The DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO.READ_CLIENT_INFO procedure
          • Example
        • The DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO.READ_MODULE procedure
          • Example
        • The DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO.SET_ACTION procedure
          • Restrictions
          • Example
          • Recommendations for usage
        • The DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO.SET_CLIENT_INFO procedure
          • Restrictions
          • Example
        • The DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO.SET_MODULE procedure
          • Restrictions
          • Example
          • Recommendations for usage
        • The DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO.SET_SESSION_LONGOPS procedure
          • Example
      • DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO Examples
        • About the register_app Package
        • The action Procedure
        • The set_stats Procedure
        • The Information Procedures
        • Using the register_app Package
        • Covering DBMS_APPLICATION_INFO
        • Monitoring Application SQL Resource Consumption
        • Session Monitoring and Three-Tier Architectures
        • Tracking Long-Running Processes
    • 8. Managing Large Objects
      • Getting Started with DBMS_LOB
        • DBMS_LOB Programs
        • DBMS_LOB Exceptions
        • DBMS_LOB Nonprogram Elements
        • About the Examples
      • LOB Concepts
        • LOB Datatypes
          • Internal and external LOBs
          • The BFILE datatype
          • The BLOB datatype
          • The CLOB datatype
          • The NCLOB datatype
          • The LOB locator
        • BFILE Considerations
          • The DIRECTORY object
          • Populating a BFILE locator
        • Internal LOB Considerations
          • Retaining the LOB locator
          • The RETURNING clause
          • NULL LOB locators can be a problem
          • NULL versus empty LOB locators
      • DBMS_LOB Interface
        • Working with BFILEs
          • The DBMS_LOB.FILEEXISTS function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.FILEGETNAME procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.FILEOPEN procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.FILEISOPEN function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.FILECLOSE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.FILECLOSEALL procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.LOADFROMFILE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
        • Reading and Examining LOBs
          • The DBMS_LOB.COMPARE function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH function
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.READ procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.SUBSTR function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.INSTR function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Updating BLOBs, CLOBs, and NCLOBs
          • The DBMS_LOB.APPEND procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_LOB.COPY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOB.ERASE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOB.TRIM procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_LOB.WRITE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
    • 9. Datatype Packages
      • DBMS_ROWID: Working with the ROWID Pseudo-Column (Oracle8 only)
        • Getting Started with DBMS_ROWID
          • DBMS_ROWID programs
          • DBMS_ROWID exceptions
          • DBMS_ROWID nonprogram elements
        • ROWID Concepts
        • The DBMS_ROWID Interface
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_BLOCK_NUMBER function
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_ROWID.CREATE_ROWID function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_INFO procedure
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_OBJECT function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_RELATIVE_FNO function
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_ROW_NUMBER function
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_TO_ABSOLUTE_FNO function
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_TO_EXTENDED function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_TO_RESTRICTED function
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_ROWID.ROWID_TYPE function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_ROWID. ROWID_VERIFY function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • UTL_RAW: Manipulating Raw Data
        • Getting Started with UTL_RAW
          • UTL_RAW programs
        • Raw Data Manipulation Concepts
          • Conversion and coercion
          • Slicing and dicing
          • Bit-fiddling
        • The UTL_RAW Interface
          • The UTL_RAW.BIT_AND function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.BIT_COMPLEMENT function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.BIT_OR function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.BIT_XOR function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_RAW function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2 function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW. COMPARE function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.CONCAT function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.CONVERT function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
          • The UTL_RAW.COPIES function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.LENGTH function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.OVERLAY function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.REVERSE function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.SUBSTR function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.TRANSLATE function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.TRANSLITERATE function
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_RAW.XRANGE function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • UTL_REF: Referencing Objects (Oracle8.0.4)
        • Getting Started with UTL_REF
          • UTL_REF programs
          • UTL_REF exceptions
        • UTL_REF Interface
          • The UTL_REF.DELETE_OBJECT procedure
            • Restrictions
          • The UTL_REF.LOCK_OBJECT procedure
            • Restrictions
          • The UTL_REF.SELECT_OBJECT procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The UTL_REF.UPDATE_OBJECT procedure
            • Restrictions
        • UTL_REF Example
    • 10. Miscellaneous Packages
      • DBMS_UTILITY: Performing Miscellaneous Operations
        • Getting Started with DBMS_UTILITY
          • DBMS_UTILITY nonprogram elements
        • The DBMS_UTILITY Interface
          • The DBMS_UTILITY.ANALYZE_DATABASE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. ANALYZE_SCHEMA procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. ANALYZE_PART_OBJECT procedure (Oracle8 Only)
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY.COMMA_TO_TABLE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. COMPILE_SCHEMA procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. DATA_BLOCK_ADDRESS_BLOCK function
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. DATA_BLOCK_ADDRESS_FILE function
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. DB_VERSION procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. EXEC_DDL_STATEMENT procedure
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. FORMAT_CALL_STACK function
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY.FORMAT_ERROR_STACK function
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. GET_HASH_VALUE function
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. GET_PARAMETER_VALUE function
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. GET_TIME function
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. IS_PARALLEL_SERVER function
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. MAKE_DATA_BLOCK_ADDRESS function
            • Example
          • The DBMS_UTILITY. NAME_RESOLVE procedure
          • The DBMS_UTILITY.NAME_TOKENIZE procedure
          • The DBMS_UTILITY.PORT_STRING function
          • The DBMS_UTILITY.TABLE_TO_COMMA procedure
      • DBMS_DESCRIBE: Describing PL/SQL Program Headers
        • Getting Started with DBMS_DESCRIBE
          • DBMS_DESCRIBE program
          • DBMS_DESCRIBE nonprogram elements
          • The DBMS_DESCRIBE. DESCRIBE_PROCEDURE procedure
          • Exceptions
          • Restrictions
        • Explaining DBMS_DESCRIBE Results
          • Specifying a program name
          • The DESCRIBE level
          • How overloading is handled
        • DBMS_DESCRIBE Example
          • Features of the psdesc package
          • Using psdesc.args as a quality assurance tool
      • DBMS_DDL: Compiling and Analyzing Objects
        • Getting Started with DBMS_DDL
          • DBMS_DDL programs
        • Compiling PL/SQL Objects
          • The DBMS_DDL.ALTER_COMPILE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
        • Computing Statistics for an Object
          • The DBMS_DDL. ANALYZE_OBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions
        • Setting Referenceability of Tables
          • The DBMS_DDL. (Oracle8 only)
            • Example
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DDL.ALTER_TABLE_NOT_REFERENCEABLE procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Exceptions
      • DBMS_RANDOM: Generating Random Numbers (Oracle8 Only)
        • Getting Started with DBMS_RANDOM
        • DBMS_RANDOM Interface
          • The DBMS_RANDOM.INITIALIZE procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_RANDOM.SEED procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Example
          • The DBMS_RANDOM.RANDOM function (Oracle8 only)
            • Example
          • The DBMS_RANDOM.TERMINATE procedure (Oracle8 only)
  • III. Server Management Packages
    • 11. Managing Session Information
      • DBMS_SESSION: Managing Session Information
        • Getting Started with DBMS_SESSION
          • DBMS_SESSION programs
        • Modifying Session Settings
          • The DBMS_SESSION. SET_LABEL procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • DBMS_SESSION.SET_MLS_LABEL_FORMAT procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SESSION.SET_NLS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_SESSION.SET_ROLE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
        • Obtaining Session Information
          • The DBMS_SESSION.IS_ROLE_ENABLED function
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SESSION.UNIQUE_SESSION_ID function
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Managing Session Resources
          • The DBMS_SESSION. CLOSE_DATABASE_LINK procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SESSION.FREE_UNUSED_USER_MEMORY procedure
          • The DBMS_SESSION.RESET_PACKAGE procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SESSION. SET_CLOSE_CACHED_OPEN_CURSORS procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SESSION. SET_SQL_TRACE procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • DBMS_SESSION Examples
          • Adding value to DBMS_SESSION
          • The unique_id function
          • The load_my_session_rec procedure
          • The sid function
          • The close_links procedure
          • The set_sql_trace procedure
          • The reset procedure
          • The memory procedure
      • DBMS_SYSTEM: Setting Events for Debugging
        • Getting Started with DBMS_SYSTEM
        • DBMS_SYSTEM Interface
          • The DBMS_SYSTEM.READ_EV procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SYSTEM.SET_EV procedure
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_SYSTEM.SET_SQL_TRACE_IN_SESSION procedure
            • Example
        • DBMS_SYSTEM Examples
    • 12. Managing Server Resources
      • DBMS_SPACE: Obtaining Space Information
        • Getting Started with DBMS_SPACE
        • The DBMS_SPACE Interface
          • The DBMS_SPACE.FREE_BLOCKS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SPACE.UNUSED_SPACE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • DBMS_SPACE Examples
          • The segspace package
      • DBMS_SHARED_POOL: Pinning Objects
        • Getting Started with DBMS_SHARED_POOL
        • Pinning and Unpinning Objects
          • The DBMS_SHARED_POOL.KEEP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SHARED_POOL.UNKEEP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Monitoring and Modifying Shared Pool Behavior
          • The DBMS_SHARED_POOL.SIZES procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SHARED_POOL.ABORTED_REQUEST_THRESHOLD procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • DBMS_SHARED_POOL Examples
          • Pinning packages automatically
          • Pinning cursors into the shared pool
          • The DBA_KEEPSIZES view
    • 13. Job Scheduling in the Database
      • Getting Started with DBMS_ JOB
        • DBMS_JOB Programs
        • Job Definition Parameters
          • The job parameter
          • The what parameter
          • The next_date parameter
          • The interval parameter
          • The broken parameter
      • Job Queue Architecture
        • INIT.ORA Parameters and Background Processes
          • JOB_QUEUE_PROCESSES
          • JOB_QUEUE_INTERVAL
          • JOB_QUEUE_KEEP_CONNECTIONS
        • Job Execution and the Job Execution Environment
        • Miscellaneous Notes
        • DBMS_JOB Interface
        • Submitting Jobs to the Job Queue
          • The DBMS_JOB.SUBMIT procedure
            • Exceptions.
            • Example.
          • The DBMS_JOB.ISUBMIT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
        • Modifying Job Characteristics
          • The DBMS_JOB.CHANGE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_JOB.INTERVAL procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_JOB.NEXT_DATE procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_JOB.WHAT procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Removing Jobs and Changing Job Execution Status
          • The DBMS_JOB.REMOVE procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_JOB.BROKEN procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_JOB.RUN procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Transferring Jobs
          • The DBMS_JOB.USER_EXPORT procedure
            • Example.
      • Tips on Using DBMS_JOB
        • Job Intervals and Date Arithmetic
        • Viewing Job Information in the Data Dictionary
        • DBMS_IJOB: Managing Other Users Jobs
      • DBMS_JOB Examples
        • Tracking Space in Tablespaces
        • Fixing Broken Jobs Automatically
        • Self-Modifying and Self-Aware Jobs
  • IV. Distributed Database Packages
    • 14. Snapshots
      • DBMS_SNAPSHOT: Managing Snapshots
        • Getting Started with DBMS_SNAPSHOT
        • Using the I_AM_A_REFRESH Package State Variable
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.I_AM_A_REFRESH function
            • Examples
            • Generating replication support
            • Auditing triggers
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.SET_I_AM_A_REFRESH procedure
            • Example
        • Refreshing Snapshots
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.REFRESH procedure
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
            • Read-only snapshot
            • Related read-only snapshots
            • Updateable snapshot.
            • Parallel refreshes
        • Purging the Snapshot Log
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.PURGE.LOG procedure
            • Examples
        • Reorganizing Tables
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.BEGIN_TABLE_REORGANIZATION procedure (Oracle8 only)
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.END_TABLE_REORGANIZATION procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Examples
        • Registering Snapshots
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.REGISTER_SNAPSHOT procedure (Oracle 8 only)
            • Example
          • The DBMS_SNAPSHOT.UNREGISTER_SNAPSHOT procedures (Oracle8 only)
            • Example
      • DBMS_REFRESH: Managing Snapshot Groups
        • Getting Started with DBMS_REFRESH
        • Creating and Destroying Snapshot Groups
          • The DBMS_REFRESH.MAKE procedure
            • Examples
            • Read-only snapshot. group
            • Read-only snapshot group with specialized parameters
            • Parallel propagation
          • The DBMS_REFRESH.DESTROY procedure
            • Example
        • Adding and Subtracting Snapshots from Snapshot Groups
          • The DBMS_REFRESH.ADD procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REFRESH. SUBTRACT procedure
            • Example
        • Altering Properties of a Snapshot Group
          • The DBMS_REFRESH.CHANGE procedure
        • Manually Refreshing Snapshot Groups
          • The DBMS_REFRESH.REFRESH procedure
      • DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT: Performing Offline Snapshot Instantiation
        • Getting Started with DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT
          • DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT programs
          • DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT exceptions
        • DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT Interface
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT.BEGIN_LOAD procedure
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_SNAPSHOT. END_LOAD procedure
      • DBMS_REPCAT: Managing Snapshot Replication Groups
        • Getting Started with DBMS_REPCAT
          • DBMS_REPCAT programs
          • DBMS_REPCAT exceptions
        • Creating and Dropping Snapshot Replication Groups
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. CREATE_SNAPSHOT_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
          • The offline snapshot instantiation procedure
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_SNAPSHOT_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Adding and Removing Snapshot Replication Group Objects
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.CREATE_SNAPSHOT_REPOBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions.
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_SNAPSHOT_REPOBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Altering a Snapshot Replication Groups Propagation Mode
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ALTER_SNAPSHOT_PROPAGATION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Manually Refreshing a Snapshot Replication Group
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.REFRESH_SNAPSHOT_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Switching the Master of a Snapshot Replication Group
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.SWITCH_SNAPSHOT_MASTER procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
    • 15. Advanced Replication
      • DBMS_REPCAT_AUTH: Setting Up Administrative Accounts
        • Getting Started with DBMS_REPCAT_AUTH
          • DBMS_REPCAT_AUTH programs
          • DBMS_REPCAT_AUTH exceptions
        • Granting and Revoking Surrogate SYS Accounts
          • The DBMS_REPCAT_AUTH.GRANT_SURROGATE_REPCAT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT_AUTH.REVOKE_SURROGATE_REPCAT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
        • Granting and Revoking Propagator Accounts (Oracle8)
      • DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN: Setting Up More Administrator Accounts
        • Getting Started with DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN
          • DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN programs
          • DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN exceptions
        • Creating and Dropping Replication Administrator Accounts
          • The DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN.GRANT_ADMIN_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN.REVOKE_ADMIN_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN.GRANT_ADMIN_ANY_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT_ADMIN.REVOKE_ADMIN_ANY_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
      • DBMS_REPCAT: Replication Environment Administration
        • Getting Started with DBMS_REPCAT
          • DBMS_REPCAT programs
          • Exceptions
        • Replication Groups with DBMS_REPCAT
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.CREATE_MASTER_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_MASTER_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. COMMENT_ON_REPGROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Replicated Objects with DBMS_REPCAT
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.CREATE_MASTER_REPOBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
            • Adding an existing table to a replication group
            • Creating an object at the master definition site
            • Replicating a package
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. SET_COLUMNS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_MASTER_REPOBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. EXECUTE_DDL procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. ALTER_MASTER_REPOBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. COMMENT_ON_REPOBJECT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Replication Support with DBMS_REPCAT
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.GENERATE_REPLICATION_SUPPORT procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
            • The replication support trigger
            • The replication support packages
            • Generating replication support for packages and procedures
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. GENERATE_REPLICATION_PACKAGE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.GENERATE_REPLICATION_TRIGGER procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
        • Adding and Removing Master Sites with DBMS_REPCAT
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ADD_MASTER_DATABASE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.REMOVE_MASTER_DATABASES procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.COMMENT_ON_REPSITES procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. RELOCATE_MASTERDEF procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Maintaining the Repcatlog Queue with DBMS_REPCAT
          • The DBMS_REPCAT .DO_DEFERRED_REPCAT_ADMIN procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example.
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.WAIT_MASTER_LOG procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. PURGE_MASTER_LOG procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Quiescence with DBMS_REPCAT
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.SUSPEND_MASTER_ACTIVITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.RESUME_MASTER_ACTIVITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Miscellaneous DBMS_REPCAT Procedures
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. REPCAT_IMPORT_CHECK procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. ALTER_MASTER_PROPAGATION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT. SEND_AND_COMPARE_OLD_VALUES procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
      • DBMS_OFFLINE_OG: Performing Site Instantiation
        • Getting Started with DBMS_OFFLINE_OG
        • DBMS_OFFLINE_OG Interface
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_OG.BEGIN_INSTANTIATION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_OG.BEGIN_LOAD procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_OG.END_INSTANTIATION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_OG.END_LOAD procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
          • The DBMS_OFFLINE_OG. RESUME_SUBSET_OF_MASTERS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
      • DBMS_RECTIFIER_DIFF: Comparing Replicated Tables
        • Getting Started with DBMS_RECTIFIER_DIFF
        • DBMS_RECTIFIER_DIFF Interface
          • The DBMS_RECTIFIER.DIFFERENCES procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_RECTIFIER_DIFF. RECTIFY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • DBMS_REPUTIL: Enabling and Disabling Replication
        • Getting Started with DBMS_REPUTIL
        • DBMS_REPUTIL Interface
          • DBMS_REPUTIL.REPLICATION_OFF procedure
          • DBMS_REPUTIL.REPLICATION_ON procedure
    • 16. Conflict Resolution
      • Getting Started with DBMS_REPCAT
        • DBMS_REPCAT Programs
        • DBMS-REPCAT Exceptions
        • DBMS-REPCAT Nonprogram Elements
        • Data Dictionary Views
      • Column Groups with DBMS_REPCAT
        • About Column Groups
        • Creating and Dropping Column Groups
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DEFINE_COLUMN_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_COLUMN_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.MAKE_COLUMN_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Modifying Existing Column Groups
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ADD_GROUPED_COLUMN procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_GROUPED_COLUMN procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.COMMENT_ON_COLUMN_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • Priority Groups with DBMS_REPCAT
        • About Priority Groups
        • Creating, Maintaining, and Dropping Priority Groups
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DEFINE_PRIORITY_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
            • Creating a priority group for datatype CHAR
            • Creating a priority group for datatype VARCHAR
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_PRIORITY_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.COMMENT_ON_PRIORITY_GROUP procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Creating and Maintaining Priorities Within a Priority Group
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ADD_PRIORITY_<datatype> procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ALTER_PRIORITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ALTER_PRIORITY_<datatype> procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Dropping Priorities from a Priority Group
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_PRIORITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_PRIORITY_<datatype> procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • Site Priority Groups with DBMS_REPCAT
        • About Site Priority Groups
        • Creating, Maintaining, and Dropping Site Priorities
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DEFINE_SITE_PRIORITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_SITE_PRIORITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.COMMENT_ON_SITE_PRIORITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Maintaining Site Priorities
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ADD_SITE_PRIORITY_SITE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_SITE_PRIORITY_SITE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ALTER_SITE_PRIORITY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ALTER_SITE_PRIORITY_SITE
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • Assigning Resolution Methods with DBMS_REPCAT
        • About Resolution Methods
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.ADD_<conflicttype>_RESOLUTION
            • Exception
            • Restrictions
            • Examples
            • Examples of ADD_UPDATE_RESOLUTION
            • Examples of ADD_UNIQUE_RESOLUTION
            • Examples of ADD_DELETE_RESOLUTION
            • User-defined methods
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.DROP_<conflicttype>_RESOLUTION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.COMMENT_ON_<conflicttype>_RESOLUTION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
      • Monitoring Conflict Resolution with DBMS_REPCAT
        • About Monitoring
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.REGISTER_STATISTICS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.CANCEL_STATISTICS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_REPCAT.PURGE_STATISTICS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
    • 17. Deferred Transactions and Remote Procedure Calls
      • About Deferred Transactions and RPCs
        • About Remote Destinations
        • Data Dictionary Views
      • DBMS_DEFER_SYS: Managing Deferred Transactions
        • Getting Started with DBMS_DEFER_SYS
          • DBMS_DEFER_SYS programs
          • DBMS_DEFER_SYS exceptions
          • DBMS_DEFER_SYS nonprogram elements
        • Adding and Deleting Default Destinations
          • The DBMS_DEFER.SYS.ADD_DEFAULT_DEST procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER.SYS.DELETE_DEFAULT_DEST procedure
            • Example
        • Copying Deferred Transactions to New Destinations
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.COPY procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
        • Maintenance Procedures
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.DELETE_ERROR procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.DELETE_TRAN procedure
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.DISABLED function
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.EXECUTE_ERROR procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.SET_DISABLED procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
        • Propagating Deferred RPCs
          • Scheduling strategies
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.EXECUTE procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Examples
            • Advanced usage: using the EXECUTE parameters
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS. SCHEDULE_EXECUTION procedure
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.UNSCHEDULE_EXECUTION procedure
            • Exceptions
        • Scheduling Propagation (Oracle8 only)
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.EXCLUDE_PUSH function (Oracle8 only)
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.PURGE function (Oracle8 only)
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.PUSH function
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.SCHEDULE_PURGE procedure (Oracle8 only)
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.SCHEDULE_PUSH procedure (Oracle8 only)
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.UNSCHEDULE_PURGE procedure (Oracle8 only)
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.UNSCHEDULE_PUSH procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.REGISTER_PROPAGATOR procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Exceptions
          • The DBMS_DEFER_SYS.UNREGISTER_PROPAGATOR procedure (Oracle8 only)
            • Exceptions
      • DBMS_DEFER: Building Deferred Calls
        • Getting Started with DBMS_DEFER
          • DBMS_DEFER programs
          • DBMS_DEFER exceptions
          • DBMS_DEFER nonprogram elements
        • Basic RPCs
          • The DBMS_DEFER.TRANSACTION procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER.CALL procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Restrictions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER.COMMIT_WORK procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example:
            • Using DBMS_DEFER.TRANSACTION
            • Specifying nondefault destinations with TRANSACTION
            • Committing deferred RPC calls with COMMIT_WORK
        • Parameterized RPCs
          • The DBMS_DEFER. <datatype>_ARG procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
      • DBMS_DEFER_QUERY: Performing Diagnostics and Maintenance
        • Getting Started with DBMS_DEFER_QUERY
          • DBMS_DEFER_QUERY programs
          • DBMS_DEFER_QUERY nonprogram elements
          • The DBMS_DEFER_QUERY. GET_ARG_TYPE function
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER_QUERY.GET_CALL_ARGS procedure
            • Exceptions
            • Example
          • The DBMS_DEFER_QUERY.GET_<datatype>_ARG function
            • Exceptions
            • Example
  • A. Whats on the Companion Disk?
    • Installing the Guide
    • Using the Guide
  • Index
  • About the Authors
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