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Installing rlwrap Tool on Linux to Enable Up and Down Key Navigation in Oracle SQL*Plus

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Installing rlwrap Tool on Linux to Enable Up and Down Key Navigation in Oracle SQL*Plus

By default, Oracle’s SQL*Plus has limited functionality, lacking command history and up/down key navigation, which can be quite inconvenient during regular operations. rlwrap is a perfect solution, and below we will introduce how to install and use the rlwrap tool on a CentOS system. 1. What is RLWRAP? <span>rlwrap</span> (ReadLine Wrapper) is a lightweight command-line … Read more

Common Tools for the Linux Command Line

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Common Tools for the Linux Command Line

In the Linux command line, there are numerous shortcuts (often referred to as keyboard bindings or hotkeys) that can significantly enhance efficiency. These shortcuts are primarily provided by Bash (or other shells like Zsh) and the underlying readline library. Below are some of the most commonly used and useful command line shortcuts categorized: 1. In-line … Read more