Re: Tuning RMAN backup and recovery

On 3/3/08, Don Seiler <don_at_seiler.us> wrote:
> I've read a couple blog posts that say to gather fixed object stats
> weekly, during normal business hours. Another page [0] also suggested
> gathering dictionary stats as part of the same weekly process.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Don.
>
> [0] http://www.toadworld.com/Community/ExpertsBlog/tabid/67/EntryID/135/Default.aspx
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Don Seiler <don_at_seiler.us> wrote:
> > I did have some follow-up questions regarding
> > DBMS_STATS.GATHER_FIXED_OBJECT_STATS().
> >
> > 1. We had noticed that, since gathering the fixed object stats, the
> > time needed to perform a level 0 incremental backup dropped by around
> > 40%. Is this not a coincidence?
> >
> > 2. Is there any schedule or milestone upon which one should re-gather
> > fixed object statistics?

I would recommend that you check out
Upgrading from Oracle Database 9i to 10g: What to expect from the Optimizer
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/bi/db/10g/pdf/twp_bidw_optimizer_10gr2_0208.pdf This is discussed on page 7 & 8 (Statistics on Dictionary Tables & Statistics on Fixed Objects)

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Greg Rahn
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