What is the difference between the SQL Loader and IMPORT
utilities?

Answer Posted / ramesh

SQL Loader and IMPORT are ORACLE utilities

SQL Loader is used to Load the Data from Delimiter Seperted
files and files with fixed and Vaariable width Text
One can also use plsql functions and procedures to load
desired foramtted data


Import is the Utility that can only tool that understands
Oracle Export Utility used to manke logical backup against
Database/Schemas

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