What is character large object in SAP BC-DB-ORA-DBA - Database Administration with Oracle?

SAP Term: character large object

• Component: BC-DB-ORA-DBA

• Component Name: Database Administration with Oracle

• Description: Designation for a database field of data type STRING.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Character Large Object (CLOB) is a data type used in SAP systems to store large amounts of character data. It is used to store text, such as documents, emails, and other large pieces of text. CLOBs are stored in the database as a single entity and can be up to 4GB in size. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP systems, CLOBs are used to store large amounts of character data. To use CLOBs, you must first create a table with a CLOB column. You can then insert data into the CLOB column using the INSERT statement. You can also update and delete data from the CLOB column using the UPDATE and DELETE statements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When working with CLOBs, it is important to remember that they are stored as a single entity in the database. This means that if you need to update or delete part of the data stored in a CLOB column, you must update or delete the entire CLOB column. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on working with CLOBs in SAP systems, please refer to the Oracle Database Administrator's Guide for SAP Systems (BC-DB-ORA-DBA). This guide provides detailed instructions on how to create, update, and delete CLOB columns in SAP systems.