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Re: object # of extents

From: Frank van Bortel <frank.van.bortel_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:32:16 +0200
Message-ID: <e7s0u3$ob4$1@news6.zwoll1.ov.home.nl>


Ben schreef:
> Running Oracle 9.2.0.5 Ent Ed, DMTs, UNIX AIX5L, compatible parameter =
> 8.1.0
>
> That should raise some concerns of it's own, but on to the question.
>
> Is there a certain number of extents for objects that one should start
> to become worried or concerned? If a table reaches say 1500 extents
> should I start to think about reorganizing the table? What would be the
> best method to reorg, exp/imp, alter table move? Can someone point me
> in the direction of a good guideline on when this should become a
> concern?
>
> Thanks,
> BA
>

On 9i, release 2, you should really get used to locally managed tablespaces with auto segment space management. In that case, you will probably never even *have* 1500 extents!

And I start worrying at about 4000 (four thousand) extents. And even then, I doubt it would be "a concern".

-- 
Regards,
Frank van Bortel

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Received on Tue Jun 27 2006 - 14:32:16 CDT

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