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I configure a Compaq Proliant ML370 computer with 1GB RAM and 80GB HDD for Linux RadHat distribution and Informix 2000 database. What is the better solution, to have raw device or cooked files for data storage? Which considerations must stay on my decision's base?
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by: OtetelisanuPosted on 2001-02-21 at 06:33:26ID: 5863796
I say what is recommend for Oracle...or SYBASE
1. If you have more insert as select is better Rowdevice.
- is faster for write
- is sure because if server go down is nothing in buffer..
- read is slower
2. If you have more select as insert is better filesystem
- is faster (because buffer in OS)
You can test it....
Temporary files is better as filesystem...