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Question: What is the function of checkpoint (CKPT)?

Answer: The Checkpoint (CKPT) process is responsible for signaling DBWR at checkpoints and updating all the data files and control files of the database.

February 02, 2009 08:26:42	#7
gyanudba	Member Since: January 2009 Total Comments: 2
RE: What is the function of checkpoint(CKPT)?
Ckpt (checkpoint) is a background process. It synchronize SCN of all the database files like datafiles, control files and redo log files.

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