I am trying to squeeze a new database onto a server but it isn't working (which precipitated the email). My initial thought was 1GB but I seem to remember 512M was sufficient for 10g (or was that 9i) but I couldn't find anything that specifically said "the absolute minimum to install an oracle database is x". WGB From: andyklock@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:andyklock@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Andy Klock Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 3:46 PM To: Blanchard, William G Subject: Re: Memory minimums That's not an easy question because it all depends on how your database is going to be used. Per the install guide, I believe 11.1 says "at least 1GB". So that would imply just to install a database you need "at least" one gigabyte. If your database is not doing very much that may be plenty. I've seen some very small 11g database operating just fine with 1GB SGA. However, I've also seen some databases that require a minimum of 64GB. On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 3:14 PM, Blanchard, William G <William.Blanchard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Greetings listers, I searched metalink and google but couldn't find an answer to this question. What is the minimum allowed for SGA and PGA in an 11.1 database? Thank you, WGB _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you. _____________ _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you. _____________