CHAPTER 2Overview of Oracle Spatial

To run the examples in this chapter, you need to load three datasets in the spatial schema as follows. Please refer to the introduction for instructions on creating the spatial schema and other setup details.

imp spatial/spatial file=gc.dmp ignore=y full=y imp spatial/spatial file=map_large.dmp tables=us_interstates imp spatial/spatial file=map_detailed.dmp tables=us_restaurants

In Chapter 1, you observed that spatial information can add value to a range of applications. You examined the benefits of storing spatial information with other data in the database.

The Spatial technology suite in Oracle enables storage of spatial data in the database and facilitates different types of analyses on spatial data. ...

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