Re: Counting number of rows

From: Jonathan Lewis <jonathan_at_jlcomp.demon.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 21:36:46 -0000
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Assuming you don't need a very accurate answer, you have the option of using the SAMPLE() clause - do a count(*) with (for example) a 1% sample then multiply by 100

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Original Message ----- From: "Potluri, Venu (CT Appl Suppt)" <venu_potluri_at_ml.com> To: <oracle-l_at_freelists.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 8:27 PM Subject: Counting number of rows

Is there a quick way to count number of rows in a table? Don't want to do select count(*) from..... on a table (such as GL_BALANCES) with more than 250 million rows.

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