Re: Optimizing a huge_table/tiny_table join

> SELECT * FROM huge_table h, tiny_table t WHERE UPPER( h.id ) =  
> UPPER( t.id )

	What about :

SELECT * FROM huge_table h WHERE UPPER(id) IN (SELECT upper(id) FROM  
tiny_table t)

	Or, try opening a cursor on your original query and using FETCH. It might  
result in a different plan.
	Or lower random_page_cost.