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Semaphores and Shared Memory - An Overview (Doc ID 153961.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 25, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 7.3.0.0 and later
Oracle Database Cloud Schema Service - Version N/A and later
Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service - Version N/A and later
Gen 1 Exadata Cloud at Customer (Oracle Exadata Database Cloud Machine) - Version N/A and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Database Service - Version N/A and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

To provide an overview of shared memory and semaphores, answer common questions related to these OS resources and provide links to more detailed information.

Scope

This document is intended for anyone who is responsible for creating or administering an Oracle Database. It is intended to compliment the semaphore and shared memory information already provided in the Oracle Installation Guides.

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Purpose
Scope
Details
 Background
 Semaphores
 Shared Memory
References

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