Hi > I see the following SQL from the Developer, > > select * from max_update where rowid in > (select max(rowid) from vrcdba.max_update group by request_id ) > and request_id not in (select request_id from max_update where server > ='cas1'); > > Takes for ever You should ask the developer what is the aim for such a query. Honestly, I don't see how it could be useful! Chris