list, to give async_io a boost, i increased the minimum server parameter in AIX to 15 (from 2) ..
now while doing a ps -Al i see only 4 kproc which are busy !! rest has ZERO excution time infront of them.. !! how do i determine the optimum number of minimum async_io servers for a db which has.... 1) all files (17 of them) on raw volumes, spread over 4 disks 2) two files are hot.. both on separate hdisks 3) process inserts 20million+ records in two big tables TIA -rahul -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Rahul 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).