Re: compare filesystem types ???
hi ya
sometimes oracle uses its own format ( raw disks )
- for a collection of various fs ( ext, ext3, afs, gfs, coda, ... )
http://www.Linux-Sec.net/FileSystem/
( see the bottom section )
c ya
alvin
if you have lots of itty-bitty files like in /etc
than use 1K blocks if the ave is 1K files or less
if you have large files 1MB... use larger block sized
and config/verify that the dma sizes and disk transfer is
writing/ reading 1MB blocks and page sizes and other variables
etc..etc.. and more headaches if its raid'ed
- major tuning hassles
best way to test the best options is to run some diagnostics
on real data ... in real life operating conditions
- takes time to check out the variables
On Thu, 26 Sep 2002, Michael D. Schleif wrote:
>
> Now that we have several filesystem types (ext2/3, reiserfs, &c.), where
> can I go to find out pros and cons of each? Is there some
> filesystem-selection-HOWTO?
>
> For instance, what is the best filesystem type on which to install a
> database, specifically oracle?
>
> Also, setup and configuration hints are valuable (e.g., block size) . .
> .
>
> What do you think?
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