Oracle7 Server Reference Manual

Reading the Parameter Descriptions

The parameter descriptions in this chapter follow the format shown below.

Default value:	the value this parameter assumes if not explicitly specified
Range of values:	the valid range of values that this parameter can assume, shown as a minimum and maximum value. Not applicable to all parameters.
Multiple instances:	how the values for this parameter must be specified for multiple instances in an Oracle7 Parallel Server. Not applicable to all parameters.
Ok to change?	notes on changing the parameter value; not specified for all releases

The remaining paragraphs provide a textual description of the parameter and the effects of different settings.

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