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RE: Tablespace reorg tools

From: Jared Still <jkstill_at_bcbso.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 07:34:33 -0700 (PDT)
Message-Id: <10480.104319@fatcity.com>


I don't quite understand your message.

7.3.4 doesn't support what?

Jared

On Wed, 26 Apr 2000, Oak, Sameer wrote:

> Jarad
>
> Even we have pct_increase = 0 ??
> Is it oracle 8 feature??
>
> I believe 7.3.4 doesn't support this.
>
> Sameer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 11:53 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
>
>
>
> Why would you see an increase in fragmentation?
>
> You may see more fragments in the free space, but
> they will be coalescable.
>
> Part of Oracle's extent allocation algorithm is to
> coalesce free space as needed.
>
> Whether you coalesce it up front, or wait until you
> actually need it, the effects on fragmentation
> will be the same.
>
> Jared
>
> On Tue, 25 Apr 2000, Gregorio Ortiz wrote:
>
> > boys||girls
> >
> > Effect of pct_increase 0
> >
> > If one uses PCT_INCREASE 0, you will see an increase in fragmentation. I
> > usually use 1 in order for the tablespaces
> > to coalesce automatically via SMON. Unless you are proactive and manually
> > coalescing the tablespaces at regular intervals, you will be fine. By all
> > means, do not leave the default of 50%.
> >
> > /gxodba
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bounce-oracle-102619_at_telelists.com
> > [mailto:bounce-oracle-102619_at_telelists.com]On Behalf Of Morton, Ronald D
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 3:21 PM
> > To: oracle list
> > Subject: RE: Tablespace reorg tools
> >
> >
> > Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that the default value for
> PCTINCREASE
> > is 50.
> > You must specifically set it to zero if you want to have full control over
> > your extents.
> > I set all of mine to zero in the DEFAULT STORAGE clause when I create a
> > tablespace.
> >
> > HTH,
> > Ron
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Lisa_Koivu_at_gelco.com [SMTP:Lisa_Koivu_at_gelco.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 11:21 AM
> > > To: oracle list
> > > Cc: oracle list
> > > Subject: Re: Tablespace reorg tools
> > >
> > > Ana, have you tried 'TRUNCATE TABLE DROP STORAGE' and removing the
> > > PCTINCREASE?
> > > I never use pctincrease, I want to specifically state the size of the
> > > extents.
> > > Others may disagree...
> > >
> > > I don't see why you would have to reorg if you are truncating.
> Truncating
> > > is
> > > the first step in reorging tables. I wish I could truncate some of my
> > > tables
> > > daily.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > achoto_at_american.edu on 04/25/2000 10:09:03 AM
> > >
> > > Please respond to achoto_at_american.edu
> > >
> > > To: "oracle list" <oracle_at_telelists.com>
> > > cc: (bcc: Lisa Koivu/GELCO)
> > >
> > > Subject: Tablespace reorg tools
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > We're having problems with two tablespaces that have plenty of free
> space,
> > > but, Oracle doesn't seem to recognize it. We truncate some tables and
> > > reload them every night, but once in a while one or two large tables
> fail
> > > to load because the next available extent is not large enough. All of
> our
> > > tables have an initial extent of 81920, 50% increase, minimum extents 1,
> > > and maximum extents 1017. I suspect that the 50% increase may be the
> > > culprit. Do we need to look closely at this and maybe change it?
> > >
> > > We're on Oracle 8.0.5 in a Sun box. By looking at the tablespace map I
> > > can
> > > see that there appear to be a lot of fragmentation. There are many free
> > > blocks scattered in the middle, but everything to the top and bottom of
> > > the
> > > tablespace appear full.
> > >
> > > My question is, other than exporting, dropping the tables, and importing
> > > them, is there another way to reorganize the tables in the tablespace?
> > > We'd like to do this with as little disturbance to our users as
> possible.
> > >
> > > Are there any tools that someone out there in Oracleland can recommend
> to
> > > keep track of fragmentation and to reorganize tablespaces?
> > >
> > > Any light that someone in this list can shed will be greatly
> appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Ana E. Choto
> > > Systems Programmer
> > > American University
> > > Office of Information Technology
> > > Phone (202) 885-2275
> > > Fax (202) 885-2224
> > >
> > >
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