When a table is defined, segments are not allocated. Segments are allocated as needed when data is to be stored in the table. Once a segment has been allocated (once a segment has been used), no other table or index can use that segment until the segment has been released. With repeated additions and deletions of data, an RDAREA may run out of space even though the data volume has not increased. To avoid this, you should perform the following operations periodically in order to release segments:
For details about table reorganization, index reorganization, and releasing used free segments, see the manual HiRDB Version 8 System Operation Guide.
Segments are released if you perform the following types of operations in addition to table reorganization: