How the directories required for the SAP DB database system are distributed to the available hard disks has a significant impact on the security and performance of your database system. A good distribution of files on the hard disk must meet the following requirements:
· There must be enough free space to allow the database to expand
· The data must be stored securely
· The hardware must meet the performance requirements
The optimum design of the directory structure depends upon the specified hardware configurations. There is no single solution or definition for the distribution of the files of an SAP DB database instance.
When attempting to find the optimum data distribution for your database environment in a production system, bear in mind the information in the following sections: