Re: Extent Management 101

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Hi Michael

> Though I have read about Extents in various books, as a new Oracle DBA
> using 8.17 I still do not grasp how I need to manage them.
>
> 1. Basically, what are common Extent related issues and what are the
> actions as a DBA I need to know to address them?
>
> 2. Any absolute Do's and Dont's on managing Extents?

Mhmm... I'm not sure to understand your questions... in fact it's not possible to directly manage extents, i.e. only by setting segments' storage parameters you can have a control on extents.

Anyway, I suggest you to read "How to Stop Defragmenting and Start Living". (just search it on Google...)

Chris

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