Folks When setting parallel_max_servers to any value Higher than 25 in init.ora, SQL> show parameters parallel_max_servers shows a Value of 25 Only, after db startup NOTE Values Lower than 25, if set, are reflecting Correctly in SQL> show parameters Output Qs - What is the Cause & what corrective action is needed to set parallel_max_servers to a Value Higher than 25? DB Server Machine = 8 CPUs Solaris 10 Oracle 10.2.0.2 Cheers Vivek **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS***