Oracle Performance Tuning Advanced SQL Tracing with Event 10046

calendar Aug 25, 2024 · 3 min read · Oracle SQL Database Performance Tracing alter session  ·
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Oracle Performance Tuning: Harness the Power of Event 10046 Tracing

Purpose

This Oracle Database technique allows you to enable extended SQL tracing using Event 10046. This produces highly detailed trace files capturing SQL statements, bind variables, wait events, and more, making it an indispensable tool for performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Sample SQL Command

1To switch it on:
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3alter session set events '10046 trace name context forever, level 8'; 
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5To switch it off:
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7alter session set events '10046 trace name context off';

Code Breakdown

1. To Switch It On:

  • alter session set events '10046 trace name context forever, level 8';
    • alter session: Modifies settings for the current user session.
    • set events: Enables specified events for tracing.
    • 10046: The event code for extended SQL tracing.
    • trace name context forever: Configures the trace file naming convention and sets the trace to run indefinitely.
    • level 8: Captures standard SQL trace information along with detailed wait events at the query level.

2. To Switch It Off:

  • alter session set events '10046 trace name context off';
    • Disables the previously enabled 10046 trace for the current session.

Key Points:

  • Extended SQL Tracing: Event 10046 goes beyond standard SQL tracing, providing additional details like wait events.
  • Session-Level Tracing: Enables tracing for the current session, allowing focused analysis.
  • Granular Performance Data: Captures detailed information, including bind variables, execution plans, and wait events, crucial for performance tuning.
  • Troubleshooting: Helps identify performance bottlenecks, slow queries, and resource contention issues.
  • Trace File Analysis: Requires the use of the tkprof utility to format and interpret the trace file data.

Insights:

  • Pinpoint Performance Bottlenecks: Identify resource-intensive SQL statements and the specific wait events causing delays.
  • Optimize SQL Queries: Use trace data to understand execution plans and identify areas for improvement.
  • Diagnose Issues: Troubleshoot performance problems by examining the detailed trace information.
  • Gain Deeper Visibility: Understand how SQL statements interact with the database at a granular level.
  • Ensure you have the necessary privileges to alter your session and generate trace files.
  • Be mindful of the potential impact on performance when enabling extended SQL tracing, especially in production environments.
  • Leverage the tkprof utility to translate raw trace files into a more readable and analyzable format.
  • By effectively utilizing Event 10046 tracing, you equip yourself with the tools to delve deep into SQL execution, uncover performance bottlenecks, and fine-tune your queries for optimal efficiency within your Oracle database.

Explanations:

  • Event 10046: A special event code in Oracle that triggers extended SQL tracing.
  • Trace Level 8: Provides standard SQL trace data along with detailed wait event information, offering a comprehensive view of query execution.
  • tkprof: A command-line utility used to format and interpret the raw trace files generated by Event 10046.

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