Re: Informix DBA tasks

> I have just installed a production system running on informix-online > 5.01. I have no plan to go for Online Administration Course this year. > But it is essential for me to know about some main tasks to be done by > the DBA to maintain the system performance. I want to know some strategy > of implementing checkpoint and logical logs transaction ?? Also, If I > have define the tables size and I want to expand it now, what should I do > ??I don't have a dedicated tape drive for logical logs backup, can I put > it in a disk files ?? If yes, How ?? > > Can someone advice on these. Many Thanks. > > Cheers/Alan > > Alan Chen Alan, You need the course. Badly. Really, without a grasp of these basic concepts your next few months with OnLine will be fraught with performance, security and general day-to-day administrative difficulties. It will be like going on a parachute jump without having been told how to open a parachute. akent@cix.compulink.co.uk (Andy Kent) -------------------------------------