Defines the initial value for the data file cache size for all new databases that are created or migrated. The data file cache is a buffer in memory that holds data files. Essbase allocates this memory during data load, calculation, and retrieval operations, as needed.
This setting does not apply to aggregate storage databases.
DATAFILECACHESIZE nWhere n is an integer expressed in bytes (B), kilobytes (K), megabytes (M), or gigabytes (G)
Minimum value: 8 megabytes (8 M)
Maximum value: 2 gigabytes (2 G)
Default value: 32 megabytes (32 M)
If a value is given without a B, K, M, or G qualifier, it is assumed the value is in bytes.
The qualifier can be in upper or lowercase and can be entered adjacent to the value (10M) or separated by a space (10 M).
DATAFILECACHESIZE specifies, in bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, or gigabytes, the size of the data file cache for new databases on the server. The specified value takes effect for all new databases that are created after the server is started. To set or change the data file cache size for an individual database, use Administration Services or MaxL. For more information, see the online help or HTML documentation for those components.
If this setting is added to the essbase.cfg file while Essbase is running, the effect begins after a restart.
DATAFILECACHESIZE 800M
Defines the data file cache size of all subsequently created databases as 800 megabytes.