Darren, discuss this with your SA. There may be a limit on the os side you need to be aware of.
Also, consider MTTR. Seems to me that MTTR won't be that different between a 500MB file and a 2GB file. Beyond that, it's your comfort level. Personally I like having larger files for ease of administration. Lisa Koivu Oracle Database Monkey Mama Fairfield Resorts, Inc. 954-935-4117 > -----Original Message----- > From: Browett, Darren [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 5:48 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > Subject: datafile sizing ? > > I am currently building a new 8i database, and have the oppurtunity to > consolidate > some of my datafiles. In the current configuration I have 4 500Mb > datafiles > that make up > a tablespace. > > Is it okay to create a 2Gb datafile, or am I better off to create 2 1Gb > datafile's, or > stay with 4 500Mb datafiles. > > Thanks > > Darren > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > ---------------------------------------------- > Darren Browett P.Eng This message > was transmitted > Data Administrator using 100% > recycled electrons > Information and Communication Technology > City of Coquitlam > P:(604)927 - 3614 > E:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > -- > ----------------------------------------------- > > > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > -- > Author: Browett, Darren > INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 > San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message > to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in > the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L > (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may > also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Koivu, Lisa INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
