In this module, you will look at the basic components that make up Oracle's database software and log into SQL*Plus, a tool for interacting directly with the database using SQL commands.

By the end of this module, you will know how to:

1. Identify the primary components of an Oracle database
2. Name several data dictionary views and their purpose
3. Log into the database with SQL*Plus
4. Distinguish between standard SQL and Oracle's SQL extensions and describe when to use each

The first lesson looks at the Oracle database structure using a detailed diagram.