Network Protocols Glossary
What is a network protocol? Protocols are the rules of the road for how data exists and moves on the network. They allow many different systems and computers to communicate.
Oracle Database Protocol
What is Oracle Database Protocol?
Oracle Database Protocol is a proprietary network protocol used by Oracle Database, a popular relational database management system (RDBMS). It provides a way for client applications to connect to an Oracle Database server and perform database operations.
What is the purpose of Oracle DB Protocol
Connection Establishment: The client establishes a TCP/IP connection to the Oracle Database server.
Authentication: If required, the client authenticates itself to the server using credentials such as a username and password.
Database Selection: The client selects the database it wants to work with.
Operation Execution: The client sends a request to the server, specifying the operation to be performed (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE).
Response Processing: The server processes the request and sends a response back to the client, containing the results of the operation or any error messages.