12.6. Using Scheduler Programs
A program defines the action that will occur when a job runs. It can be a PL/SQL block, a stored procedure, or an operating system executable. In the previous section, you learned to define a program within the confines of the CREATE_JOB procedure. However, programs can also be created as independent objects that can be reused by many different jobs. And because programs can also accept arguments, they offer flexibility and encourage reuse.
In the following sections, you will learn the different attributes that define a Scheduler program object. You will learn how to create new programs and how to drop them. Finally, you will also learn to define arguments for programs.
12.6.1. Program Attributes
Scheduler programs ...
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