Oracle Data Access in Python

[Bill Scherer]

A.M wrote:

> Hi,
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> I am familiar with Perl's DBI programming.
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> In Python, do we access to Oracle by using DBI?
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No.

> Is Oracle DBD driver included with Python distributions?
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No.

> What is the most common strategy for accessing to Oracle data through
> Python?
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cx_Oracle seems to be the leading module for Oracle access today. It 
works well.

    http://www.cxtools.net/default.aspx?nav=cxorlb


You'll need the apropriate Oracle client installed for it to work, of 
course. Oracle's "Instant Client" is probably the easiest way to get 
what you need for that.


Hope that helps,

Bill