Prefetching Cache Pages

Set the PREFETCH_BUFFER_LIMIT and BT_PREFETCH_MAX_MISS options to control prefetch memory behavior.

The PREFETCH_BUFFER_LIMIT option defines the number of cache pages available to Sybase IQ for use in prefetching (the read ahead of database pages). This option has a default value of 0. Set this option only if advised to do so by Sybase Technical Support.

The BT_PREFETCH_MAX_MISS option determines whether to continue prefetching pages for a given query. If queries using HG indexes run more slowly than expected, try gradually increasing the value of this option.

Related concepts
Restricting Concurrent Queries
Setting the Number of CPUs Available
Limiting Temporary dbspace Use By a Query
Limiting Queries by Rows Returned
Forcing Cursors to be Non-Scrolling
Limiting the Number of Cursors
Limiting the Number of Statements
Optimizing for Typical Usage
Controlling the Number of Prefetched Rows