SQL Statements Versus iSQL*Plus Commands

SQL	iSQL*Plus
•         A language •         ANSI standard •         Keyword cannot be abbreviated •         Statements manipulate data and table definitions in the database	•         An environment •         Oracle-proprietary •         Keywords can be abbreviated •         Commands do not allow manipulation of values in the database •         Runs on a browser •         Centrally loaded; does not have to be implemented on each machine