Williams, I can understand that, the thing is, there are some queries which always scan those heavy inserts tables regularly. I have thought from this point view that if those quieries didn't get the fresh statistics on the tables, it might produce not reliable explain plans. Thanks for your time Jaffar ----- Original Message ----- From: "DENNIS WILLIAMS" <DWILLIAMS@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 3:33 PM Subject: RE: collecting statistics on table those have bulk inserts everyday.. > Syed > What is your purpose in collecting statistics? So the CBO can make > accurate decisions based on the fresh statistics? Then the question is how > much will the table change before the CBO is likely to make a different > decision. You must make that judgement. Also, be aware that when the CBO > makes a different decision based on the fresh statistics, it may take a > different path that may produce worse performance at an unpredictable time. > > Dennis Williams > DBA > Lifetouch, Inc. > dwilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > -----Original Message----- > From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Syed Jaffar Hussain > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 3:51 AM > To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: collecting statistics on table those have bulk inserts > everyday.. > > > Hi List, > We have some tables which have heavy insets everyday, can any one please > hint me how often do I have to collect statistics on these tables? Normally, > I collect statistics every alternative day. We are using Oracle 8i not 9i, I > know there is a feature in 9i to collect statistics automatially for regular > inserts tables. Unfortunately, we are still using oracle 8i. > > Best Regards, > Syed Jaffar Hussain > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------