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Difference between Oracle Instance, database, schema and user account

535708Oct 23 2006 — edited May 29 2012
Hi all,

I am confused with the following terms.

Oracle Instance, database, schema and user account. Could you please explain the diference between them and if possible with an example.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Suman.
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