Is there any way to "tune" insert or update statements so that they are faster? Are there any issues that arise with having more than one DBWR? We are using 9.2.0.6 _________________________________________________________________ Don?t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l