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Re: different SQL approaches

From: DA Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 20:43:23 -0700
Message-ID: <1098157352.126704@yasure>


AK wrote:

>>While your example is correct if you think the solution is to use string
>>literals rather than histograms I would suggest you are using a hammer
>>as a screw driver.

>
>
> Daniel,
>
> I think having up-to-date histograms for columns with data skew is
> essential in Oracle 9i environment. CBO uses the histograms to choose
> the most appropriate plan for each value.
>
> Do you know a better approach?

I thought that was exactly what I was suggesting. ;-)

-- 
Daniel A. Morgan
University of Washington
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Received on Mon Oct 18 2004 - 22:43:23 CDT

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