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Last Updated: Aug 17, 2003 
Monitoring and managing space usage in your database is no simple task. How can you make sure you have enough space to accomodate future growth? Get help with the tips and expert advice below.
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Space usage: Predicting the future by means of geometric series

(17 Aug 2003)

When forecasting how much space you'll need for future growth, you probably focus on the largest objects first. But what about the smaller objects that request additional extents? Here's a query to help you manage and estimate your space usage.

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