Re: Raw VS. Cooked

Posted in 1998

David Williams — Thu, 5 Mar 1998 22:10:56 +0000 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

In article <34ff07b6.77536147@news.gate.net>, Richard Calderon <richardc@mail.catalinaltg.com> writes >I'm sure this topic has been talked to death in this group. >Nonetheless, I am working with an RS/6000, I-Online 7.22. A >debate has begun of benefits and disadvantages of raw vs. cooked >filesystems for the engine. If anyone can voice their opinions or >resources to look for I would be eternally greatfull. > Raw does not include write caching hence you lose less data in the case of a power failure. [Assuming unbuffered logging]. > >Richard Calderon >Unix Systems Manager >Catalina Lighting, Inc. >18191 NW. 68th Avenue >Miami Lakes, Florida 33010 >richardc@catalinaltg.com -- David Williams Maintainer of the Informix FAQ Primary site (Beta Version) http://www.smooth1.demon.co.uk Official site http://www.iiug.org/techinfo/faq/faq_top.html I see you standin', Standin' on your own, It's such a lonely place for you, For you to be If you need a shoulder, Or if you need a friend, I'll be here standing, Until the bitter end... So don't chastise me Or think I, I mean you harm... All I ever wanted Was for you To know that I care