To set up Database Dynamic Storage Tiering parameters

1. Access the Database Dynamic Storage Tiering Parameters wizard.

   See “To access tiered storage parameters wizards in the Java GUI”.

2. Set up the parameters for the Database Dynamic Storage Tiering object or the GUI fills in default values. Set:

   • Minimum number of storage classes for file systems. The range is 2 to 99.

   • Maximum number of storage classes for file systems. The range is 2 to 99.

   • Statistic gathering interval (minutes).

   • Sweep interval (days). The range is 1 to 10.

   • Sweep time (hours, minutes, am/pm). You can enter one sweep time by specifying hour, minute, and AM or PM. Specify time according to the server time, not local time.

   • Purge interval (days). The range is 1 to 120.

   • Purge time (hours, minutes, am/pm). You can enter one purge time by specifying hour, minute, and AM or PM. Specify time according to the server time, not local time.

   After setting the parameters click Next.

3. Set the storage classes or the GUI fills in default values. Click Add Class to specify each storage class in a separate row of the table.

   To sort table rows by Storage Class or Description, click the column headers. Empty classes are sorted to the bottom of the table.

   Pre-defined Storage Classes can not be modified or removed.

4. Click Finish when all storage classes are entered.

5. If the parameter updates are successfully implemented, a confirmation message displays. Click OK to continue.

To modify Database Dynamic Storage Tiering parameters

1. Access the Database Dynamic Storage Tiering wizard.

   See “To access tiered storage parameters wizards in the Java GUI”.

2. Modify the parameters for the Database Dynamic Storage Tiering object. Set:

   • Minimum number of storage classes for file systems. The range is 2 to 99.

   • Maximum number of storage classes for file systems. The range is 2 to 99.

   • Statistic gathering interval (minutes).

   • Sweep interval (days). The range is 1 to 10.

   • Sweep time (hours, minutes, am/pm). You can enter one sweep time by specifying hour, minute, and AM or PM. Specify time according to the server time, not local time.

   • Purge interval (days). The range is 1 to 120.

   • Purge time (hours, minutes, am/pm). You can enter one sweep time by specifying hour, minute, and AM or PM. Specify time according to the server time, not local time.

   After setting the parameters click Next.

3. Set the storage classes or the GUI fills in default values. Click Add to specify each storage class in a separate row of the table.

   To sort table rows by Storage Class or Description, click the column headers. Empty classes are sorted to the bottom of the table.

   To modify the description of a class, click the class name and modify appropriately.

   To remove a class, select the class and click Remove.

   Pre-defined Storage Classes can not be modified or removed.

4. Click Finish when all storage classes are entered.

5. If the parameter updates are successfully implemented, a confirmation message displays. Click OK to continue.