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there are times when
>using hints is the most efficient way to ensure a consistent execution
plan.
HINTs do *not* always result in changed query plans. You must check these query paths just like any others.
There is a reason they are called "HINTs" and not "COMMANDs". ;->
Ross Mohan Received on Fri Oct 23 1998 - 11:55:32 CDT