Partitioning
Dividing a large database table into smaller, independent logical parts within a single database instance.
Definition
Dividing a large database table into smaller, independent logical parts within a single database instance.
Use case
Partitioning log tables by month (logs_2026_01, logs_2026_02) to make dropping old historical data instant.
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Documentation
Table partitioning
Dividing big tables into manageable pieces inside one database.