Hi all, Should aq_tm_processes be dependent on # of queues defined in the system? Is there a relation between # of queues and # of aq_tm_processes? Are they bound one to one? I am asking because on one of the databases, I have 8 non sys/system queues and aq_tm_processes=5. I was checking current sql run by all qmn (qmn0-4) processes and they were all working on the same queue and executing same sql ... <sql> select q_name, state, delay, expiration, rowid, msgid, dequeue_msgid, chain_no, local_order_no, enq_time, enq_tid, step_no, priority, exception_qschema, exception_queue, retry_count, corrid, time_manager_info, sender_name, sender_address, sender_protocol from schema.XXX_QTAB where time_manager_info <= :1 and state != :2 for update skip locked </sql> Is this normal? Maybe I was expecting that aq processes will be working on different queues ... 8:) Raj -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajendra dot Jamadagni at nospamespn dot com All Views expressed in this email are strictly personal. select standard_disclaimer from company_requirements; QOTD: Any clod can have facts, having an opinion is an art !