The OpenEdge DBA Files

Video Series: Monitoring Part 3 – Storage Areas

Written by Paul Koufalis | Jul 12, 2021 9:00:16 AM

Are you using fixed length extents in your OpenEdge database? What happens if they fill? Will anybody notice?

At White Star Software, we generally prefer all variable length extents, but we know that there are some environments that are better off using fixed extents. And if that’s you, then you should probably know how to keep tabs on those extents.

In this video, Tom explains how to monitor extent size and usage so you don’t get a 3:00 AM surprise that the database is down! Are you using fixed length extents in your OpenEdge database? What happens if they fill? Will anybody notice?

 

 

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