My understanding of SGA is SGA = x + y + z where x = (dbblksize*db_blk_buf OR db_cache_Size if 9i) y=shared_pool z=java pool, log_buffer
If 9i oracle introduced SGA_MAX_SIZE; the sum of x+y+z can be < SGA_MAX_SIZE; if so, which part of x/y/z expands when need arises. Thanks Quriyat _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: quriyat 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).