Oracle (optimized) connection
To access your data with the Oracle (optimized) connection, create a connection asset for it. This connection works with the DataStage Oracle (optimized) connector, which has exclusive features for DataStage.
Oracle is a multi-model database management system.
Supported versions
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Amazon RDS for Oracle
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Oracle Database 23c
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Oracle Database 21c
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Oracle Database 19c
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Oracle Database 18c
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Oracle Database 12.2.0 and 12.1.0
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Oracle Database 11.2.0
Create a connection to Oracle with the Oracle (optimized) connection
To create the connection asset, you need these connection details:
- Hostname or IP address
- Port number
- Service name or Database (SID)
Credentials
- Username and password
Choose the method for creating a connection based on where you are in the platform
- In a project
- Click Assets > New asset > Data access tools > Connection. See Adding a connection to a project.
- In a deployment space
- Click Add to space > Connection. See Adding connections to a deployment space.
- In the Platform assets catalog
- Click New connection. See Adding platform connections.
Next step: Add data assets from the connection
Where you can use this connection
You can use the Oracle (optimized) connection in the following workspaces and tools:
Projects
- DataStage (DataStage service). See Connecting to a data source in DataStage.
Catalogs
- Platform assets catalog
Oracle setup
Running SQL statements
To ensure that your SQL statements run correctly, refer to the Oracle Supported SQL Syntax and Functions for the correct syntax.
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Related connections:
Parent topic: Supported connections