Rachel Carmichael wrote: > > > An example: Think of load a lot of data into a table, and then load > > on a very limited basis. This tells me to create a large first > >extent that everything can fit into. > > why? there is no benefit to that >
Rachel, No benefit when the data is loaded, but there is justification to it if it avoids extent allocations during the load - at least for a dictionary managed tablespace. -- Regards, Stephane Faroult Oriole Software -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephane Faroult 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).