Bounce the database?

I'm studying the Oracle OCP preparation material on CD, and in the simulations I've encountered the term "bounce the database." For example, "you must bounce the database before the change to SHARED POOL SIZE takes effect."

What, precisely, does it mean to bounce a database? I can't find bounce in any of my books, and it hasn't been in the CDs that I've studied so far. Not too surprising, considering that the organization of the material leaves something to be desired, not to mention the clarity and even the correctness at times.

TIA! Denise Received on Thu Dec 28 2000 - 21:22:31 CST