For streams, we need to set parallel_max_servers to > 1. I made sure all tables and indexes have parallel set to 1 and then set the above parameter. Normal, homegrown queries started running in parallel. How can this happen if the degree is 1 for all objects? Is there a way to set parallel_max_servers > 1 for streams, and not have PQ option running on our application objects? This is a 2 node RAC, HP-UX system running 10.2.0.3. TIA,' John John Fedock "K" Line America, ISD Department