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Using Partitioned Tables

Partitioning refers to splitting what is logically one large table into smaller physical pieces based on specific schemes. The table based on the logic is called a partitioned table, and a physical piece is called a partition. Data is stored on these smaller physical pieces, namely, partitions, instead of the larger logical partitioned table. A partitioned table has the following advantages over an ordinary table:

  1. High query performance: The system queries only the concerned partitions rather than the whole table, improving the query efficiency.
  2. High availability: If a partition is faulty, data in the other partitions is still available.
  3. Easy maintenance: You only need to fix the faulty partition.

GaussDB(DWS) supports range partitioned tables and list partitioned tables.