On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 6:20 PM, Rustam Aliyev <rus...@code.az> wrote:
> Also, I noticed that you can specify multiple data file directories located > on different disks. Let's say if I have machine with 4 x 500GB drives, what > would be the difference between following 2 setups: > > 1. each drive mounted separately and has data file dirs on it (so 4x > data file dirs) > 2. disks are in RAID0 and mounted as one drive with one data folder on > it > > In other words, does splitting data folder into smaller ones bring any > performance or stability advantages? > It brings disadvantages. Your largest CF will be limited to the size of your smallest drive, and you won't be using them in parallel when compacting. RAID0 is the better option. -Brandon
