Hi, For efficient use of shared pool and SGA : On 9i : I assume it is beneficial to keep objects and sql in sga. Or is it not needed on 9i? I think parameter CURSOR SHARING can be set to FORCE as alternative to using bind variables and that will help SGA use but there were issues with it. I assume in 9i it is better. Any body with experience otherwise or any other catch? Thanks for your help. --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger?s low PC-to-Phone call rates.