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Raw vs filesystem for database tablespaces

From: Alan Beal <alanb_at_vnet.IBM.COM>
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 93 14:06:05 EDT
Message-ID: <19931004.110556.660_at_almaden.ibm.com> 






Does anyone have any experiences using raw devices for Oracle7?
If I disregard performance, is there any reason why I should use
a raw device instead of a UNIX file for tablespaces and transaction
log files?  How does using raw devices impact administration, backup,
and recovery?  Are there any words of wisdom or rules of thumb in
this area?  Thanks.


Alan Beal         alanb_at_vnet.ibm.com
                  (607)751-2026


Received on Mon Oct 04 1993 - 19:06:05 CET












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