SQL Server·SQL Server essentials

Indexes

Clustered indexes order the table; nonclustered indexes speed lookups.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 3 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • One clustered index per table.
  • Include columns to cover queries.
  • Read execution plans.

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Clustered indexes order the table; nonclustered indexes speed lookups.

  • One clustered index per table.
  • Include columns to cover queries.
  • Read execution plans.
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