RE: datafile sizing ?

Darren, discuss this with your SA. There may be a limit on the os side you need to be aware of.

Also, consider MTTR. Seems to me that MTTR won't be that different between a 500MB file and a 2GB file.

Beyond that, it's your comfort level. Personally I like having larger files for ease of administration.

Lisa Koivu
Oracle Database Monkey Mama
Fairfield Resorts, Inc.
954-935-4117

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> Subject: datafile sizing ?
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> I am currently building a new 8i database, and have the oppurtunity to
> consolidate
> some of my datafiles. In the current configuration I have 4 500Mb
> datafiles
> that make up
> a tablespace.
>
> Is it okay to create a 2Gb datafile, or am I better off to create 2 1Gb
> datafile's, or
> stay with 4 500Mb datafiles.
>
> Thanks
>
> Darren
>
>
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