sqlplus startup & shutdown commands (ORACLE_HOME and ORACLE_SID needs to be set.)

gistfile1.txt

      Enter the following commands to shut down the instance:

      $ sqlplus /nolog
      SQL> CONNECT SYS/sys_password as SYSDBA
      SQL> SHUTDOWN NORMAL


      Enter the following commands to start the instance:

      $ sqlplus /nolog
      SQL> CONNECT SYS/sys_password as SYSDBA
      SQL> STARTUP