Oracle-L: RE: buffer cache -once again

From: DENNIS WILLIAMS <DWILLIAMS_at_LIFETOUCH.COM>
Date: Tue, 06 May 2003 06:12:18 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00590E77.20030506061218@fatcity.com>

Arvind

What makes you suspect you've configured your buffer cache too large? A better question might be "how can I tell if my buffer cache is properly sized?". Start by checking your wait times. What are your top 3 waits? Also, what is your (cough, cough) average buffer hit ratio?

Dennis Williams
DBA, 60%OCP, 100% DBA
Lifetouch, Inc.
dwilliams_at_lifetouch.com

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Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 4:37 AM
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Dear All,

how can i check if my buffer cache is bigger than necessary ?oracle db version is 8.1.7.

Thanks

Arvind

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