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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
Read Replica
Copy of primary database for read-only queries
Concurrency Control
Managing simultaneous data access while maintaining consistency
Data Integrity
Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
Cassandra
Distributed NoSQL database with high availability and scalability
Normalization
Organizing tables to reduce redundancy and improve integrity
CAP Theorem
Theorem on Consistency, Availability, Partition tolerance trade-offs