I have a control file to load data from flat file to Table. what's next? How do I run this file to load data? I have Oracle SQL Developer and SQL*PLUS
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You need to use sqlldr
command to execute sql loader to load data.
sqlldr username@server/password control=loader.ctl
For more details, see this.
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Just to add - it is to be run at the operating system command prompt. SQL*Loader installs along with the database; if you (the OP) didn't install it, then there's a possibility that you don't have it on your computer. In that case, download & install Oracle Client. Loader is placed under the *utilities*. – Littlefoot Oct 08 '19 at 18:26
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I have installed oracle client locally. I do not see *utilities under Oracle-OraClientHome folder in startup menu – PythonDeveloper Oct 08 '19 at 19:17
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@Ummed we're not talking about GUIs...you'll need to open a cmd window and manually CD to your $ORACLE_HOME/bin directory and see if there is a sqlldr program there. If it's there, you're good. If not, you'll need to download a new oracle client. – thatjeffsmith Oct 09 '19 at 16:08