SAP Note 332677 - Rebuilding fragmented indexes

Component : Oracle - Backoffice Service Delivery

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/332677 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note addresses issues with database index fragmentation, which occupies excessive space. Three primary methods of index defragmentation are discussed: REBUILD, COALESCE, and DROP/CREATE. The REBUILD method, involving a completely new index segment creation, provides optimal defragmentation and allows for parallel processing and storage parameter modifications. COALESCE adjusts leaf blocks under branch blocks without additional space requirements, delivering faster results but no root and branch block defragmentation. DROP/CREATE is advised against due to its high risks and downtime. Implementation specifics, including commands and options for parallel processing and online rebuilding, are provided.

Key words :
rebuild [online] [nologging][parallel <degree>] [compute statistics][rebuild partition, restructure individual index partitions, drop / create mechanism drop, branch blocks remains unchanged, compute statistics, parallel execution slaves, unnecessarily large amount, branch block area, duplicate key records, parallel processing based

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