04 - CHP - ISM Book Exc Solutions Q3
04 - CHP - ISM Book Exc Solutions Q3
04 - CHP - ISM Book Exc Solutions Q3
Exercise Solutions
Information Storage and Management Book Chapter 4
Chapter 4
3. An Oracle database uses a block size of 4 K for its I/O operation. The application that
uses this database primarily performs a sequential read operation. Suggest and explain
the appropriate values for the following cache parameters: cache page size, cache
allocation (read versus write), pre-fetch type, and write aside cache.
Solution/Hint:
Cache page size: 4K
Cache allocation (read versus write): more read cache
Pre-fetch type: fixed pre-fetch
Write aside cache: Large value
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