direct path read
The direct path read wait event has three parameters: file#, first block#, and block count. In Oracle Database 10g, this wait event falls under the User I/O wait class. Keep the following key thoughts in mind when dealing with the direct path read wait event.
These are waits that are associated with direct read operations. An Oracle direct read operation reads data directly into the session’s PGA (Program Global Area), bypassing the SGA. The data in the PGA is not shared with other sessions.
Direct reads may be performed in synchronous ...
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