What was the activity on the database before you issued the alter tablespace command? It could be that the server was busy finishing up that activity. If you were creating massive indexes then the temporary indexes have to be made perminent. Ron
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/30/03 03:34PM >>> why does it take long time to turn a tablespace read only . I issued the command 10 mins back , its still not returned . There is almost no activity in db . 8.1.7.4 hp-ux -ak -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Ron Rogers 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).
