Commands/Utilities to zip files present on the database server

Hi,
Can anyone tell if there is a way to zip file usin SQLor PL/SQL commands?
Thanks,
Annie

Hi Annie,
Maybe you are looking for [UTL_COMPRESS|http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/appdev.102/b14258/u_compr.htm]
Regards
Peter

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