Partitioning a billion-row table of soccer data using data context
Why you should study your application domain when defining efficient partitioning criteria for your database.
Why you should study your application domain when defining efficient partitioning criteria for your database.
Would it be strange to eat a whole pizza, starting from the crust and working your way inward? Similar to slicing a pizza before eating it, table partitioning is the process of dividing huge tables into smaller tables so that data can be more easily and efficiently queried.
If you are familiar with MySQL, you have probably heard of partitions. Partitions are one of your best friends in regards to query optimization. This article will provide you with a basic overview of partitions to help you understand why they are so important.