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A latch is very similar with handler. When you request disk write, memory
allocation, redo log allocation, ....etc., your server process will poll for
a specific latch for your request. I think it is much simple for you.
Serge Montet wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I can't see clearly what is a latch on Oracle, and what's the difference
> with a lock!
>
> Can someone explain to me ?
>
> Thanks.
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Reid Lai <reidlai_at_hk.super.net>
Certified Oracle 7 DBA (OCP)