In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

>
> Now I'd like to know if anybody tried CONTIGVOL (in VOLUTIL)? Can I
> use it on-line with tens of users on the system? How long will it
> take for HP959KS with 8GB hard disc to do defragmentation (50% free
> space)? Will it slow down the system dramastically? Am I asking too
> much?
>
> Since VOLUTIL is free, well, I mean it's bundled anyway, I would want to
> try it first. I know that there are some 3rd-party products which may
> perform the defragmentation better than CONTIGVOL, but to my knowledge,
> those companies don't have office in Taiwan where my company is located.
> Supporting problem will be the main issue.
>
> Best Regards
> --
> Hsing-Jung Du
> Computer Center
> Orient Semiconductor Electronics, Limited
> Taiwan, R.O.C.

FWIW, I have used CONTIGVOL for over a year.  The job runs early each
weekday morning after the backup.  Empirically, I determined that three
times per volume seemed to compact things about as much as could be done
at any given time.

Don't know if this is a good thing and I'm sure third party packages
do a better job, but I, too, didn't have the money.

Bruce.

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