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What is query timeout strategy?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Query timeout strategy defines maximum execution time for queries.

Deep explanation

Timeouts prevent long-running queries from consuming resources indefinitely. They are applied at database or application level. Proper timeout tuning prevents resource exhaustion but must balance with legitimate long-running analytics queries.

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