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select * from V$VERSION;
| BANNER | BANNER_FULL | BANNER_LEGACY | CON_ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Database 21c Express Edition Release 21.0.0.0.0 - Production | Oracle Database 21c Express Edition Release 21.0.0.0.0 - Production Version 21.3.0.0.0 |
Oracle Database 21c Express Edition Release 21.0.0.0.0 - Production | 0 |
create table t(val varchar2(100))
insert into t
select 'AD4' from dual union all
select 'aA1' from dual union all
select 'äB2' from dual union all
select 'aC3' from dual union all
select '00' from dual union all
select '01' from dual union all
select '02' from dual union all
select '3' from dual
8 rows affected
select val
from t
order by val
| VAL |
|---|
| 00 |
| 01 |
| 02 |
| 3 |
| AD4 |
| aA1 |
| aC3 |
| äB2 |
select val
from t
order by val COLLATE XGERMAN_AI
| VAL |
|---|
| aA1 |
| äB2 |
| aC3 |
| AD4 |
| 00 |
| 01 |
| 02 |
| 3 |