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difference between analyze table and dbms_stats.gatherstatistic [message #395751]

Thu, 02 April 2009 09:21

rituraj
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hi.
i want to know difference between ANALYZE TABLE command ane DBMS_STATS.GATHER_STATISTICS. except that analyze table is sql command and dbms_stats package. i want to know in depth difference between this two commands.
thank you

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Re: difference between analyze table and dbms_stats.gatherstatistic [message #395754 is a reply to message #395751]

Thu, 02 April 2009 09:24

Michel Cadot
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You must use dbms_stats to gather statistics, analyze is kept for backward compatibility and is not up to date for this purpose.
Only use analyze for its other purposes than gathering statistics.

Regards
Michel

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Re: difference between analyze table and dbms_stats.gatherstatistic [message #395755 is a reply to message #395751]

Thu, 02 April 2009 09:25

BlackSwan
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visit http://tahiti.oracle.com & RTFM to see how Oracle describes them.

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