1.200 MAX_IDLE_BLOCKER_TIME

MAX_IDLE_BLOCKER_TIME specifies the maximum number of minutes that a blocking session can be idle. After that point, the session is automatically terminated.

Property Description

Parameter type

Integer

Default value

0

Modifiable

ALTER SYSTEM

Modifiable in a PDB

Yes

Range of values

0 to the maximum integer. The value of 0 indicates that there is no limit.

Basic

No

Oracle RAC

Different instances can use different values.

A session is considered to be a blocking session when it is holding resources required by other sessions. For example:

  • The session is holding a lock required by another session.
  • The session is a parallel operation and its consumer group, PDB, or database has either reached its maximum parallel server limit or has queued parallel operations.
  • The session’s PDB or database instance is about to reach its SESSIONS or PROCESSES limit.

This parameter differs from the MAX_IDLE_TIME parameter in that MAX_IDLE_TIME applies to all sessions (blocking and non-blocking), whereas MAX_IDLE_BLOCKING_TIME applies only to blocking sessions. Therefore, in order for MAX_IDLE_BLOCKING_TIME to be effective, its limit must be less than the MAX_IDLE_TIME limit.

Note:

This parameter does not have an effect on parallel query processes, nor on SYS user sessions.

Note:

This parameter is available starting with Oracle Database 19c.

See Also:

"MAX_IDLE_TIME"