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Learn how to display table information such as `tablename`, `schema_owner`, and `size of the table` in Oracle SQL with this comprehensive guide.
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How to Retrieve Your Table Information in Oracle SQL: Tablename, Size of Table, and Objects Used

When working with a schema in Oracle SQL, having a clear understanding of your tables, their sizes, and associated objects is crucial for effective database management. Whether you are a developer, a database administrator, or an analyst, knowing how to retrieve and display this information can greatly enhance your workflow. In this guide, we will explain how you can easily display your tablename, the size of the table, and the objects that rely on that table using a straightforward SQL query.

The Problem: Need for Table Information

Imagine you have multiple tables in your schema and you need to gather specific details for reporting or optimization purposes. You may want to know:

The name of each table (tablename)

Who owns that table (schema_owner)

The size of the table

Any objects (like views, indexes, or procedures) depending on that table

Gathering this information manually can be cumbersome and time-consuming, but luckily, there is a way to do it programmatically!

The Solution: Using all_tables View

Oracle provides views such as all_tables that contain metadata about all tables accessible to the user. To gather the information you need, you can execute a simple SQL query. Here’s how:

SQL Query to Retrieve Table Information

You will use the following SQL command to fetch the relevant data for your specific table.

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Breaking Down the Query

**SELECT ***: This part of the command specifies that you want to retrieve all columns available in the all_tables view.

FROM all_tables: This indicates that we are querying the all_tables view, which contains crucial information about tables in your schema.

WHERE table_name LIKE 'YOURTABLE': Here, replace YOURTABLE with the actual name of the table you are investigating. The LIKE operator is used for pattern matching, ensuring that you get results even if there are slight variations in the table name.

Understanding the Result Set

When you execute the above query, you will receive a result set that includes multiple columns, typically containing:

TABLE_NAME: The name of the table you queried.

OWNER: The owner of the table (schema_owner).

TABLE_TYPE: The type of the table (e.g., BASE TABLE, VIEW).

NUM_ROWS: The total number of rows in the table, which can be an indicator of its size.

Additional Considerations: Finding Objects Using the Table

If you also want to find the objects using a specific table, you may need to query other views, such as all_dependencies. Here’s a quick example:

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This additional query will provide you with details of any database objects (like stored procedures or views) that depend on your targeted table.

Conclusion

By utilizing the all_tables view and crafting simple SQL queries, you can effectively gather insightful information about your tables in Oracle SQL. Not only does this streamline the way you monitor your database, it also empowers you to make informed decisions based on the data you collect. Remember to adjust the queries according to your specific schema and table names, and you'll unlock a wealth of database information at your fingertips.

By following these steps, you’re now equipped to display tables and their size along with dependencies, enhancing your database management capabilities in SQL.