SQL in KSH
Running SQL Scripts in Kornshell

Why?

Easy to set up, easy to run, easy to modify, easy to clone

Can run SQL inline, SQL scripts, PL/SQL scripts

Insert shell variables directly or indirectly into SQL scripts

Security measures so folks don't catch your password

Use command substitution to insert SQL output into shell variables

Use background, nohup, cron to automate scripts

Setup scripts, logging, and bulletproofing