If you are using an Oracle database, specify when the database will calculate statistics and which method it will use.

This option is available only from the Initialization checklistform.

1. Open the Oracle statisticsform from the initialization checklist.

2. In the Statistics calculation methodlist, select an option:

   • Estimate – This option is faster (recommended).

   • Compute – The information from this option is more accurate.

3. In the Schedulegroup, select options for the interval, starting date, and starting time. The recommended interval is Daily.

4. Click Run nowto start statistics calculation immediately, or close the form to save your changes.

The Last rungroup displays the timing and results of the last statistics run for the database.