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Partitioning
Quick Definition
Dividing tables into smaller pieces for better performance
Full Definition
Dividing a database table into smaller, more manageable pieces.
Examples
range partitioning, hash partitioning, table partitioning
Related Terms
sharding
query-optimization
More Database Terms
SQL
Standard language for managing and querying databases
Indexing
Creating data structures to speed up data retrieval
Database Connection
Communication channel between application and database server
Cursor
Database object for traversing result sets row by row
Replication
Copying data between servers for redundancy
Data Integrity
Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability