| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Parameter type | Integer |
| Default value | 1 or CPU_COUNT / 8, whichever is greater |
| Modifiable | No |
| Range of values | 1 to 20 |
| Basic | No |
DB_WRITER_PROCESSES is useful for systems that modify data heavily. It specifies the initial number of database writer processes for an instance.
See Also:
Oracle Database Concepts for more information on the database writer processes
Oracle Database Performance Tuning Guide for information on setting the DBWn parameters