<the sound of crickets in the background> Yea, silence is pretty much what I got from my co-workers on this same subject. I probably provided too much info. Believe me, I do understand, however please let me ask this question: If ITL Waits are not a significant contributor to response time nor causing deadlocks, can you think of a circumstance that justifies reducing ITL waits on an object? Must be my analness, but I keep feeling like I've overlooked something. Thanks, David Taft From: Taft, David My main concern is if this analysis is sound. I think it is, but would appreciate a second opinion ...