Why is flashback time not critical? I want a consistent export and i think that's the way you get it. no? ________________________________________ From: rjamya [rjamya@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2014 7:35 PM To: Stephens, Chris; oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: datapump export incredibly slow And remember, if you are exporting CLOBs, then you are out of luck :) Sometimes you will get better performance with ACCESS_METHOD=external_table but that you have to try out. Also if flashback_time is not critical for you, I'd take it out. Raj CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by email reply. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l