Displaying and modifying segment properties

Sybase Central lets you examine the mapping of database segments to database devices and the distribution of database objects on those segments. You can also extend an existing segment onto additional database devices. All of these activities are available through the Segment property sheet.

The Segment Properties General tab displays the following information:

Total – Total space occupied by a segment.
Used – Used space in a segment
Free – Free space in a segment.
Hysteresis – Adaptive Server uses a hysteresis value, the global variable @@thresh_hysteresis, to control how sensitive thresholds are to variations in free space.

Displaying the properties of a segment

Select the segment icon.
Select File | Properties.

Shortcuts

Double-click the segment icon.
Select the segment icon. Then select the Properties toolbar button.
Right-click the segment icon. Select Properties from the shortcut menu.