For an initial test, you don't need a network person. Run two tests and compare the time spent waiting on sql*net messages. If that does not satisfy them, then bring in the network heavy weight. Fernando wrote: > One person that DBAs can use as an "ally" is the network guy. With > stored procedures, more of the processing is handled locally in the DB > server(s). ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------