/*+ use_hash(x) */ will force a hash join if the 'x' is the target for a hash join. This does not exclude 'x' from being the driver table in a nested or merge join. Typically an additional ordered predicate might be required to avoid the join inputs being swapped over.
hth connor --- "Pillai, Rajesh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > Please give me inputs on this hint and the affect > of having a large HASH_AREA. > > Thanks, > Rajesh > > ===== Connor McDonald http://www.oracledba.co.uk http://www.oaktable.net "Remember amateurs built the ark - Professionals built the Titanic" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: =?iso-8859-1?q?Connor=20McDonald?= 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).
