Hi, Instance has allocated more memory to the shared pool(~ 20M) than set by parameters (13M). Any ideas why? : SYSTEM@PROD> select name, value from v$parameter where name like 'shared_pool%'; Object Name VALUE ------------------------------ -------------------- shared_pool_size 13000000 shared_pool_reserved_size 1000000 shared_pool_reserved_min_alloc 4K SYSTEM@PROD> select sum(bytes) from v$sgastat where pool='shared pool'; SUM(BYTES) ---------- 20689724 SYSTEM@PROD> select * from v$sga; NAME VALUE -------------------- --------- Fixed Size 47304 Variable Size 20709376 Database Buffers 51200000 Redo Buffers 1064960 Thanks. Djordje -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: djordjej 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).