What is 'database partition' in SAP BC-DB-DB6 - DB2 Universal Database for UNIX / NT?

database partition - Overview

• Component: BC-DB-DB6

• Component Name: DB2 Universal Database for UNIX / NT

• Description: Portion of the database that contains user data and indexes. In a partitioned database environment, there can be multiple database partitions.

database partition - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Database partitioning is a feature of SAP's BC-DB-DB6 DB2 Universal Database for UNIX / NT that allows a database to be divided into multiple, smaller databases. This allows for improved performance, scalability, and availability of the database. It also allows for easier maintenance and management of the database. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Database partitioning can be used to improve the performance of a database by allowing it to be divided into multiple, smaller databases. This allows for improved scalability and availability of the database. It also allows for easier maintenance and management of the database. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using database partitioning, it is important to consider the size of the partitions and how they will be used. It is also important to consider how the partitions will be managed and maintained. Additionally, it is important to consider how the partitions will interact with each other and how they will affect performance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on database partitioning, please refer to SAP's documentation on BC-DB-DB6 DB2 Universal Database for UNIX / NT. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more information on database partitioning and how it can be used to improve performance and scalability.