How do you decide on optimum values for CI, FREESPACE etc...?



How do you decide on optimum values for CI, FREESPACE etc...?..

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CI size should be based on record length, type of
processing. Usually CI is 4K. If record length is
larger(>1K), chose 6K or 8K. FREESPACE should be large if
more number of insertions are envisaged. Usual values are
(20 2 when heavy updates are expected. CI size can be
calculated.

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