kthr memory page faults cpu ----- ----------- ------------------------ ------------ ----------- r b avm fre re pi po fr sr cy in sy cs us sy id wa 0 4 754461 3196 0 15 12 299 242 0 596 448 294 53 17 99 32 0 2 754461 3195 0 0 0 0 0 0 503 1672 123 0 0 99 0 0 2 754461 3195 0 0 0 0 0 0 509 787 125 0 0 99 0 0 2 754461 3171 0 0 0 0 0 0 540 830 148 0 1 98 1 0 2 754461 3167 0 0 0 0 0 0 503 783 120 0 0 99 0
John, I think I recall some references in the past that would state that what you see above is a problem (the 2 blocked processes in the "b" column). However we are not suffering any type of obvious problems that I am aware of. Is there a way to determine what these processes are? Ethan Post (972) 577-6552 [EMAIL PROTECTED] perotdba (AIM), epost1 (Yahoo) -------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 12:36 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Jack, Surprisingly, vmstat provides some idea of OS Waits - look under the 'procs - r b w' columns (running, blocked, swapped). John Kanagaraj Oracle Applications DBA DBSoft Inc (W): 408-970-7002 Want to know about a carpenter who built a bridge with two sticks and three nails? Write me for details! ** The opinions and statements above are entirely my own and not those of my employer or clients ** -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Post, Ethan 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).