SQLLDR TRUNCATE and SQL TRUNCATE Difference

Could any one let me know what is difference between truncate used by control file of the SQL Loader and TRUNCATE command used by SQL? Is there any impact or difference of these both over the data files.
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Sorry to post this here, but I need so insight and don't know any Oracle DBA's. As posted here before, Ive been a MSSQL DBA for about 6 years and want to broaden my skill set. One of my ideas is to learn Oracle. For the record, I do realize that my teaching myself wont open up hundreds or Oracle DBA jobs, but Im hoping to land a "mostly SQL with a little Oracle" gig somewhere. Ive successfully installed Oracle on Linux, and now need to make a decision on if to proceed or not. Any insights from people that have worked with both platforms would be especially helpful, but all thoughts are definately welcomed. So now my questions:
1. Why are Oracle DBA's paid more than SQL DBA's? It must be something skill specific? What is it?
2. Will this trend likely continue as newer versions of Oracle are released that are easier to manage?
3. With that extra cash, is there typically more hours involved? I dont mind working a bit extra if needed, but I do have little ones that I'd like to watch grow up.
4. Are there typically differences in the job responsibilities between Oracle and SQL DBA's? The changing trend these days is to include DTS/ Analysis Services/ Reporting Services all under the DBA umbrella. Do Oracle DBA's typically have the same type of stuff?
5. If I do continue down this path, it would probably be far easier for me to learn on Windows than *nix. Is this a valid thing to do, or should I not bother? I've been told that it's still worth while, but have real reservations about needing to tell an interviewer "I've only used it on Windows".
I realize this is all subject to personal experiences and feelings, but don't know how else to figure this stuff out without asking.
TIA, ChrisR

By SQL DBA, I assume you mean SQL Server DBA. SQL is 'Structure Query Language' and is not a specific product, no matter how much the Microsoft community might wish to usurp the term. <g>
There are mauy reasons for this, including the Oracle vs Microsoft mindset that has been nurtured over the years. For many managers, 'Oracle is solid, reliable and expensive' whereas 'Microsoft SQL Server is cheap, not necessarily as reliable, but good enough'.
Whether true or not is irrelevant, these are direct quotes from some of my customers.
My remaining answers are based on my personal experience, and may only be valid in my area. (Yes, things are VERY regional.)
>
1. Why are Oracle DBA's paid more than SQL DBA's? It
must be something skill specific? What is it? Often, an Oracle DBA is a trained DBA. SQL Server DBAs seem to be decent developers who are [or have been stuck] doing DBA work.
I find that SQL Server DBAs who are truly capable of handling all of {backup, recovery, troubleshooting, security, development, disaster recovery, audit, locking, configuration, RAID and disk, upgrade, migration and porting (to name a few)} competently are generally paid comparable to Oracle DBAs.
However, I also find there are extremely few true SQL Server DBAs.
>
2. Will this trend likely continue as newer versions
of Oracle are released that are easier to manage?Yes.
Although Oracle administration is easier, DBAs are now expected to handle more instances, and adminstrator across more servers, and are expected to be competent in more of the feature capabilities.
There is NO reduction in the amount of work. The 'easier to manage' stuff simply means being more efficient.
>
3. With that extra cash, is there typically more
hours involved? I dont mind working a bit extra if
needed, but I do have little ones that I'd like to
watch grow up.
A blatant observation: Oracle tends to be used in more mission critical environments, and SQL Server in department support environments. Mission critical tends to be watched closer, and require 'fast aqnd competent' response. Pager duty seems to be more prevelant in Oracle positions - department server crashes can be handled by a reboot in the morning.
4. Are there typically differences in the job
responsibilities between Oracle and SQL DBA's? The
changing trend these days is to include DTS/ Analysis
Services/ Reporting Services all under the DBA
umbrella. Do Oracle DBA's typically have the same
type of stuff?Many SQL Server 'DBAs' I know personally are 'super developers' but not really DBAs.
Observation: DBAs are often very 'repeatable' detail oriented, whereas developers are 'get it done' oriented. Very different mentailties, both very important.
>
5. If I do continue down this path, it would probably
be far easier for me to learn on Windows than *nix.
Is this a valid thing to do, or should I not bother?
I've been told that it's still worth while, but have
real reservations about needing to tell an
interviewer "I've only used it on Windows". Oracle is quite operating system independant. Pick your poison.
SQL Server is quite operating system dependant. Some else picks your poison.
There is no shame in saying to an interviewer that you have a strong competence in Oracle but only experience in Windows. A good potential employer will often provide appropriate additional training to a suitable, honest, candidate.
>
I realize this is all subject to personal experiences
and feelings, but don't know how else to figure this
stuff out without asking.
I strongly encourage you to contact locals rather than ask in these forums. Check whether there is an Oracle User Group close to you, and meet and chat with the members. Ditto for SQL Server. (You can find out by contacting respective sales reps.)
The above is NOT a dismissal of SQL Server capabiltites or SQL Server DBAs. (Some close friends are extremely competent with SQL Server.) It is just a set of personal observations.

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Hello All,
This question is related to both Oracle and SQL Server
I have a requirement where I want to compare 2 tables line by line. One table is in Oracle and other table is in SQL Server
And suppose that both of the tables don't have a primary key. Now when I sort the records using order by clause for a column then -
Rows having null values in that column of Oracle are placed at the bottom.
Where as Rows having null values in the same column of SQL Server are placed right at the top.
How can I make either of them to behave like other.
My sole aim is to have same order of occurrence of rows in both Oracle and SQL Server tables so that I can compare them line by line.

For example :
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So all null value in comm column are at the end.
Now if you wish to get them on the top of select output then :
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In Scripts Variable window and constant window difference?pls help me

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VAR - Window with variable contents. The text can vary on each page in which the window is positioned. Variable windows are formatted for each page.
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So I need to compare schemas in databases. Which tool would be helpful and will be user friendly to make a comparison of database objects existing in schemas in two different databases.
I'd like to see if I can get a list of pro and cons between Toad and SQL Developer for comparing schemas pros and cons.
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Hi. all.
I have been using "TKPROF" in order to tune SQL till now.
I am learning 10g, and would like to know the difference
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