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IF: High CPU Consumption by Oracle Background Processes (Doc ID 2070348.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 09, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition - Version 9.2.0.1 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

 This document aims to explain the possible causes for CPU consumption by Oracle background processes.

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 PMON
  SMON
  DBWn
  LGWR
 Wnnn/SMCO
  LMON
  VKTM
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