It only cost you memory on the server side - there is practically no performance hit. However, running out of open_cursors could be a sign of incorrectly coded applications, that would open and never close a cursor. You therefore need to keep an eye on this - v$open_cursor may be of interest.
Thanks, Bj�rn. Farnsworth, Dave wrote: >We had this error show up the other day. I am wondering if there is a performance >limit on how big you should set your OPEN_CURSORS parameter in the SID.init file? >Mine currently is set at 300. Are there any guidelines on this setting? Just >wondering. > >Thanks, > >Dave > -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Bj=F8rn?= Engsig 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).
