Re: Using the /*+ append */ insert hint

I can't say in regards to 7.3.x or 8.0.x, but in an 8.1.7.4, I've traced a complete snapshot refresh and seen that Oracle is using an insert /*+ append */. Good, bad, or otherwise, someone at Oracle believes in it. I will say that it is very likely the hint will just be ignored if not supported. For example: (this is the exact text of a query against an 8.0.6 instance) SQL> select /*+ BADHINT */ * from dual;

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>>> grant_at_towersoft.co.uk 03/17/03 04:23AM >>>
Hi all,

In a discussion with an Oracle rep last week it was suggested we use the /*+ append */ insert hint to allow some inserts to use direct-path. The suggestion is interesting - the business logic won't have any problems with the limitations this implies.

Has anyone had any experience with this hint? Specifically, does anyone know what would happen on Oracle 7.3.x or 8.0.x if I used this (assuming it's supported ... would it silently ignore the hint if not supported?)

Thanks
Fuzzy
:-)

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