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Foreign keys have a bad reputation, but here you can learn how they can benefit and even improve query performance.
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When a database isn’t properly configured or application logic stresses normal processing, you may have issues with the RO enqueue wait event. Learn more.
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Learn how Oracle determines the best index access path for finding rows in a table, and how this may impact performance.
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The PL/SQL lock timer wait event can indicate issues with application response, throughput and possibly coding. Learn more.
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