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This chapter covers how Oracle uses memory, both in the individual processes (Process Global Area, or PGA, memory) and shared memory (SGA). We will explore the differences between the various memory management techniques. After reading this chapter, you will have an understanding of exactly how Oracle uses and manages memory.
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Kuhn, D., Kyte, T. (2022). Memory Structures. In: Expert Oracle Database Architecture. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7499-6_4
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