Do we have ONLINE option (and for dbms_stats too ?) and what mekes the difference if I use ONLINE option. "Aggarwal, Meenakshi" <Meenakshi.Aggarwal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I guess analyze table compute statistics applies some kind of lock on the table unless used with online option. -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of raja rao Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 12:52 AM To: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: lock type of analyze HI All, Does the analyze table compute statistics (or dbms_stats) statement lock the table in anymode Thanks, Raj --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour