1.129 HASH_AREA_SIZE
HASH_AREA_SIZE specifies the maximum amount of memory, in bytes, to be used for hash joins.
               
| Property | Description | 
|---|---|
| Parameter type | Integer | 
| Default value | Derived: 2 *  | 
| Modifiable | 
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| Modifiable in a PDB | No | 
| Range of values | 0 to operating system-dependent | 
| Basic | No | 
Note:
Oracle does not recommend using the HASH_AREA_SIZE parameter unless the instance is configured with the shared server option. Oracle recommends that you enable automatic sizing of SQL working areas by setting PGA_AGGREGATE_TARGET instead. HASH_AREA_SIZE is retained for backward compatibility.
                     
HASH_AREA_SIZE is relevant to parallel execution operations and to the query portion of DML or DDL statements.
                  
See Also:
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                           Oracle Database Concepts for information on hash joins in general