Ok. I could use a primer on user volumes. I tried reading Volume
Management and just didn't get it on a casual read. Here I am dealing
with an Oracle on UNIX guru who wants to know how to control the logical
devices (meaning the UNIX conception, not LDEVs), so the more I can
understand this, the better. Care to start this thread, Bill?

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>From:  Bill Lancaster[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent:  Friday, November 15, 1996 2:33 PM
>To:    [log in to unmask]
>Subject:       Re: 4 GB Disc Drives
>
<snip>
>If you are using user volumes (and why aren't you, if you aren't :) ) you
>would almost never configure at less than 100,100 since transient space is
>only actually used on the system volume set.  The only legitimate reason for
>configuring less than 100,100 is if you want to keep some disk space in
>reserve.
><snip>
>Lastly,  it really does make sense to pursue user volumes, if you haven't
>already.
>
>Bill
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