This SQL tutorial explains how to create and drop indexes with syntax and examples. An index is a performance-tuning method of allowing faster retrieval of records. An index creates an entry for each value that appears in the indexed columns.
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This CREATE INDEX example will create the contacts_idx index with the last_name sorted in descending order and the first_name sorted in descending order. UNIQUE Index Example Next, let's look at an example of how to create a unique index in SQL Server (Transact-SQL). For example: CREATE ...
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Both Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and MySQL offer various types of indexes to improve data retrieval and enhance overall database efficiency. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the different types of indexes available in MSSQL and MySQL, along with examples highlighting their...
SQL-DMO Examples: IndexesSQL-DMO will be removed in the next version of Microsoft SQL Server. Avoid using SQL-DMO feature in new development work, and plan to modify applications that use SQL-DMO. This example illustrates using SQL Distributed Management Objects (SQL-DMO) to create a unique,...
Types of SQL Indexes Different types of Indexes in SQL server are given below: 1. Clustered Indexes In Clustered Indexes, the fundamental values of the rows of data are used for storing the data in a tabular format or for easy viewing. ...
Ensure optimal compound index order.Arrange compound indexes in the order of query execution to maximize performance benefits. SQL Upskilling for Beginners Gain the SQL skills to interact with and query your data. Start Learning for Free
In this article, we explored the non-clustered index in SQL Server and its usage in combination with the clustered index. We should carefully design the index as per the workload and query behavior. Rajendra Gupta Hi! I am Rajendra Gupta, Database Specialist and Architect, helping organizations...
Examples 1. Basic Index Creation CREATEINDEXidx_customer_idONorders(customer_id); In this example, an index `idx_customer_id` is created on the `customer_id` column of the `orders` table to speed up `JOIN` operations involving this column. ...