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What is table partitioning strategy?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Table partitioning splits large tables into smaller logical segments.

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Partitioning improves performance by allowing queries to scan only relevant partitions. Common strategies include range partitioning (by date), hash partitioning (even distribution), and list partitioning (categorical data). It also improves maintenance like archiving and index rebuilding.

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