Adding Data Volumes 
The database system saves the data of a database permanently in data volumes (data area). If the data area of the database is full, the database stops working. Therefore, you need to monitor the database fill level and add new data volumes as required.
Note
You can configure the database system to add data volumes automatically as required.
More information: Activating or Deactivating Automatic Extension of the Data Area.
Prerequisites
You are logged on to the database as the database system administrator or as a DBM operator with server authorization for accessing database parameters or utility sessions.
More information: Glossary, Server Permission
To create a new data volume, the database parameter value MaxDataVolumes must be at least as high as the sum of the number of existing data volumes and the number of data volumes that are to be defined.
More information: Changing Database Parameters
NoteEvery time the database instance is started, the system checks whether there is enough space available for at least one volume of each type. If not, it automatically increases the value of the appropriate database parameter by 1.
End of the note.
Procedure
In the context menu of the database, choose Administration.
Open the Data Area tab page.
Choose New.... .
Enter the required data.
Volumes: Properties Property
Description
Size
Minimum size: 1000 pages or 8000 KB
Device/File
Device/path and file name
Type
Type of physical memory
FILE (F)
A volume can be a part of a physical hard disk, a complete physical hard disk, or a storage system consisting of several storage units.
Can be used on all operating systems
LINK (L)
Can only be used on Unix and Linux
RAW (R)
Raw device
Can only be used on Unix and Linux
Data Volume: Example Property
Sample Data
Name
DATA0002
Size
256 MB
Device/File
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\sdb\data\demodb\data\DISKD0002
Type
FILE