Raw files are easy to back up. It's restoring that is a pain. If you want
the performance, without the administrative headache, try Veritas QuickIO.
Or, if money isn't an option, run the database on EMC disk.
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Dave A
<gorgos_at_my-deja.com> wrote in message news:8ro4n4$ppc$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com...
> Hi,
> I'm after a little advice. My comapny is moving Oracle 8i to a AIX and
> I need to know whether it's best to use raw or cooked files. I know
> that raw files have 15-20% better performance, but my main concern is
> over the backing up of data. There is a good chance of moving to 24*7.
>
> Can anybody point me in the right direction?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
>
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> Before you buy.
Received on Sat Oct 07 2000 - 22:30:02 CDT
