> For many applications, this is a bad thing - but for large database
> which maintain their own caches, etc. it can be a big win.
This argument comes up again and again...
But in recent years I still have to see one Oracle installation
that puts the database on raw devices. Also I haven't heard any
figure quantifying this "big win" from any major vendor...
Just my 2c, Roderich
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Vinny: Is it possible, the two utes...
Judge: Eh, the two what? Uh, uh, what was that word?
Vinny: Uh, what word?
Judge: Two what?
Vinny: What?
Judge: Uh, did you say 'Utes'?
Vinny: Yeah, two utes.
Judge: What is a ute?
Vinny: Oh, excuse me, your honor. Two YOUTHS.
Roderich Schupp mailto:rsch@ExperTeam.de
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