Re: Multiple DB writers vs. I/O slaves

From: Palmer <palmer_at_netdoor.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 22:35:51 GMT
Message-ID: <3B50CAB3.C45A5D48@netdoor.com>

James, use more DB Writers. As I understand it, I/O slaves are used to compensate for the absence of Asynchronous I/O which is not a Solaris affliction.

James Williams wrote:

> I have a DBMS with a large buffer pool 100000 buffers that is
> constantly being inserted into. Solaris 2.6 with one DB_Writer and 20
> I/O slaves with ASYNC I/O. Considering adding multiple DBWR processes
> to speed inserts. Oracle 8.1.6.3. 8k blocksizes.
>
> Read the various Metalink doc's but they are wishy washy.
Received on Sat Jul 14 2001 - 17:35:51 CDT