Oracle DBA Learning Series Topic 1

Oracle DBA Learning Series

Topic 1: Bigfile Tablespace

Bigfile Tablespace is designed to simplify storage management in large Oracle databases.
Instead of managing many small datafiles, DBAs can work with one very large datafile, making scaling and administration easier.
🔹 Things to keep in mind
⚠ Single datafile = higher impact if corrupted
⚠ Backup & restore may take longer

CREATE BIGFILE TABLESPACE bft_ts
DATAFILE '+DATA' SIZE 10G AUTOEXTEND ON;
SELECT tablespace_name, bigfile FROM dba_tablespaces;

📌 DBA Tip:
Use Bigfile Tablespaces for large, fast-growing databases and Smallfile Tablespaces when fine control is needed.

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