Doug - I would suggest that you start by trying to identify the worst offenders in your SQL code. If modifying the source code is an option, you can use Pareto's rule (80/20 principle) to identify the worst offenders. In my experience, the worst troublemakers are batch reports that can flood your SQL with non-reusable SQL that quickly ages out the good (reusable SQL). Individual screens where users enter the occasional query with non-bound variables Once you exhaust the options for modifying code, or if your situation won't let you use that option, take a look at the init.ora parameter cursor_sharing=force. Be sure to read the available notes on this because there are several caveats. This has been discussed several times on this list, so search the archives. Personally, I would try the manual option first, but I haven't tried the cursor_sharing=force alternative. Dennis Williams DBA Lifetouch, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-----Original Message----- Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 5:00 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L 50% - pretty bad for a system that's been up for one week. I checked and found that there were a few cases, blatent, that bind variables weren't being used. What's the next step? Increase the shared pool? Is there any way I can monitor how often statements are being aged out? Thanks. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Doug C INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: DENNIS WILLIAMS INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).