Killable Processes in Oracle Database

A multiprocess Oracle database uses some additional processes called background processes. The background processes perform maintenance tasks required to operate the database and to maximize performance for multiple users. Mandatory Background Processes Optional Background Processes Slave Processes There are few processes which we can kill without terminating the instance. Killable: ARCn: Redo log archivers CJQn: Job […]

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Background Processes in Oracle RAC

Oracle RAC Background Processes Image Source The GCS and GES processes, and the GRD collaborate to enable Cache Fusion. The Oracle RAC processes and their identifiers are as follows: 1. ACMS: Atomic Controlfile to Memory Service (ACMS) In an Oracle RAC environment, the ACMS per-instance process is an agent that contributes to ensuring a distributed […]

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