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=== Installation and configuration ===

SQL*Plus needs to be installed and configured on the machine where you intend to use it. This usually involves setting up Oracle client software and configuring network connections to Oracle databases.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oracle database services and products offer customers cost-optimized and high-performance versions of Oracle Database, the world's leading converged, multi-model database management system |url=https://www.oracle.com/database/}}</ref>

=== Script execution ===

SQL Plus can execute SQL scripts stored in files. This is often used for batch processing or automating database tasks. You can run scripts by passing the script name as an argument to SQL Plus or by using the <code>START</code> or <code>@</code> command within SQL Plus.

=== Command line usage ===

SQL Plus is commonly used in command-line environments. It can be integrated into shell scripts or automated tasks to perform database operations.

=== Integration with applications ===

In some cases, applications might need to interact with Oracle databases via SQL Plus. This can be done by invoking SQL Plus from the application, typically through system calls or command-line interfaces.

== Supplementary software ==