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  1. #1
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    Hi,

    What causes a db block to be fragmented ?

    Thanks



  2. #2
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    Actually, we should not call block is fragmented when a row chain/migration occurs. Fragmentation in this block is very minimum.

    Mostly, when you delete a row (rows), the block will be also be fragmented till the PCTUSED level is reached on the block.

    [Edited by tamilselvan on 09-20-2001 at 02:13 PM]

  3. #3
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    Hi,


    Sorry i am confused, can you be more precise on this.

    Thanks in Advance.

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    Thanx
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