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How to Load JSON Data as JSON Data Types Using External Tables (Doc ID 2992688.1)

Last updated on JULY 20, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 23.4 and later
Oracle Database - Standard Edition - Version 23.4 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

This document guides how to load JSON data as JSON data types using external tables.

NOTE:New feature to load as JSON data type into an external table add in Oracle Database 23ai.

Reference information:
Oracle® Database Oracle Database New Features Release 23ai
JSON Type Support for External Tables
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/oracle-database/23/nfcoa/application_development.html#GUID-85244-14

 

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 1. Load as a JSON Data Type into an External Table
 2. Loading JSON Data From External Tables
 [A]Load the JSON data directly into JSON columns.
 [B]Use the built JSON functions to convert the JSON data into rows and columns in relation tables.

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