tablespace

The logical storage units into which a database is divided. Undo tablespaces are special tablespaces used solely for storing undo information. Oracle creates the SYSTEM tablespace automatically when the database is created. You can define and use multiple tablespaces to perform a myriad of tasks. A database administrator can bring any tablespace other than the SYSTEM tablespace online or offline whenever the database is open.

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