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So, I have a .sql file that I have downloaded and was wondering how I connect to it via sql developer which I have also downloaded. Do I need to create a connection with hostname and port etc? can I just connect to a file manually/directly or something?
Also, can anyone recommend a good database to practice/learn on for a beginner? Should I just download oracle 11g and play around with that?
Thanks.
You cannot connect to a .sql file because it is not a database. Oracle runs as a server in its own right. If you do not already have access to a server then you will need to get one.
Fortunately, Oracle publishes a server you can use free of charge that will help get you into the swing of things. Have a look at Oracle Lite
I think you might find it quite a challenge getting yourself set up with a development environment but if you are patient and determined you can get there. Once you have a server to play with you can start to experiment with Sql, which is the language you use to interrogate the database.
Best of luck.