1. Set optimizer_mode to RULE. 2. Make sure all statements have a WHERE clause. 3. Dont use functions in the equality clauses. 4. Create an index on each and every column you have in the database.
Take my advice. I dont use it anyway :))))))) Raj "Seema Singh" <oracledbam@ho To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> tmail.com> cc: Sent by: Subject: FULL TABLE SCAN? [EMAIL PROTECTED] om January 07, 2003 11:28 AM Please respond to ORACLE-L Hi How to avoid FULL TABLE SCAN? Thx -seema _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Seema Singh 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: 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).