Re: Informix (raw or cooked)?

Posted in 1995

Billy Wheeler — 6 Nov 1995 02:13:03 -0500 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

>>We are installing Informix Online 7 on a DEC Alpha running OSF UNIX, >>There is a conflict between our systems guru and the Informix SE as to >>whether it should run on a raw or cooked device. I am interested in >>finding out from people with experience which is preferable. There are >>valid points on both sides of the argument. I need any information I can >>get to make the right choice. Thanks > >Raw. Better performance, Informix "guarantees" data integrity (subject to their normal conditions), less chance of some retard creating files amongst your data ... :) > >HTH. > -- Cheers, Billy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDE "Disclaimer.4gh" -- my opinions are INCLUDE "FlamesToDevNull.4gh" -- flamers, eat my shorts! INCLUDE "CaveatEmptor.4gh" -- take my advice at your own risk INCLUDE "ThirtySomething.4gh" -- header file for this class -- Written by : Billy Wheeler, Date: today -- Copyright (c) 1995, The West Solutions Group