SAP Note 666061 - FAQ: Database objects, segments and extents

Component : Oracle -

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Summary :
This SAP Note addresses various aspects of database management and performance issues related to Oracle and SAP systems, focusing on database object types, extents, segments, and related functionalities. Key contents include the identification and management of different database object types such as CLUSTER, INDEX, LOB, PACKAGE, and TABLE, among others. The note explains how the type of database objects can be determined using the OBJECT_TYPE field in the DBA_OBJECTS view. It details the definitions, characteristics, and management of extents and segments, including their size configuration and the consequences of insufficient tablespace. Solutions are provided for managing space allocation issues and adjusting storage parameters to prevent system errors like those caused by reaching the MAXEXTENTS limit.

Key words :
alter user <user_name> default tablespace <new_default_tablespace>, system temporarily stores ddl statements, modify default attributes  tablespace <tablespace_name>, modify default attributes tablespace <tablespace_name>, frequently asked questions solution 1, alter tablespace <tsp> default storage, pct_increasefrom dba_tablespaceswhere tablespace_name = '<tablespace_name>', modify default attributes  storage, dba_free_spacewhere tablespace_name = '<tablespace>'order, table partitions table partitions subdivide

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