I can't point to a paper or article on that, but based on tests I have done, the block size of index tablespaces for a high volume transaction system should be lower than the table block sizes. 2000 tps with 25 changes each does not sound like a really huge transaction rate. You could set the tables' block size as 8k and indexes' as 4k.
The reason for smaller block sizes in index is simple - to reduce the dreaded buffer busy waits that will inevitably happen for this type of transaction rate. A smaller block size will make sure less number of rows are in a block - making the chance that two sessions are trying to get the same buffer low. Caveat - if your database has a large percentage of DSS type quries (you mentioned hybrid), then they will suffer slightly as the block gets will increase. HTH Arup Nanda ----- Original Message ----- To: "Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 11:28 AM > > What is the Best Practice for DB_BLOCK_SIZE for Index Tablespaces Undergoing High Volume of Insert , Update , Selects ? Why ? > > Any Docs , Links for the Same ? > > > NOTE - This is for a Hybrid Application Benchmark undergoing 2000 Banking Transactions per second > approx. > > OLTP Transaction sample = 1 Cash Deposit Transaction undergoing Insert Update Delete Operations on Total of 5 Tables Each having About 5 Indexes > > Thanks > > > > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > -- > Author: VIVEK_SHARMA > INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com > San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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). > -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Arup Nanda INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).
