What Is Sql Trace in Oracle

When the SQL Trace facility is enabled for a session, Oracle generates a trace file containing statistics for traced SQL statements for that session. When the SQL Trace facility is enabled for an instance, Oracle creates a separate trace file for each process.

What is SQL trace?

SQL Trace is SQL Server’s built-in utility that monitors and records SQL Server 6.5 database activity. This utility can display server activity; create filters that focus on the actions of particular users, applications, or workstations; and filter at the SQL command level.

How do I trace an Oracle application?

  1. Set initialization parameters for trace file management. …
  2. Enable the SQL Trace facility for the desired session, and run the application. …
  3. Run TKPROF to translate the trace file created in Step 2 into a readable output file.
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