I got the 9.2 docs and this is in the Concepts manual: "Dynamic Predicates
The function or package that implements the security policy you create returns a predicate (a WHERE condition). This predicate controls access as set out by the policy. Rewritten queries are fully optimized and shareable. " "Fully optimized and shareable" sure sounds like the queries are parsed after the predicate is added. I couldn't find any init parameter similar to what you mentioned. Does anyone have a concrete reference regarding parsing of FGAC-modified queries? Thanks. Jack C. Applewhite Database Administrator Austin Independent School District Austin, Texas 512.414.9715 (wk) 512.935.5929 (pager) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Connor McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> uk> cc: Sent by: Subject: Re: Re: Row level security and latch waits [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com 08/20/2003 10:21 AM Please respond to ORACLE-L My understanding was that the rls predicate was added at parse time (hence the importance of the contexts and avoiding things like 'sysdate') But also if I remember correctly, this behaviour was changed in v9 to process the security function with each execution (and hence probably increase the amount of parsing going on). You might want to have a play the the "_dynamic_policies" parameter (or something like that) which can be used to revert the 8i behaviour (which should reduce parsing to a degree) hth connor ... -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).