One Big Extent vs Multiple Extents

From: Bob Rosales <brosales_at_netcom.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 19:11:39 GMT
Message-ID: <brosalesCz9unG.Er8_at_netcom.com>

We have always tried to compute the first extent of our tables to fit all data, if possible.

But now with striping, is there advantage to do so at all? I have heard that actually multiple extents are better? Can some one suggest any paper or your thoughts on this issues?

Thanks.

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Robert Rosales
Sonica Software Corp
brosales_at_netcom.com

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Received on Mon Nov 14 1994 - 20:11:39 CET