SAP Note 928037 - FAQ: SAP MaxDB indexes

Component : MaxDB - BW MaxDB

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/928037 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
This SAP Note addresses frequently asked questions about indexes in MaxDB, liveCache, content server, and SAP DB databases. It offers detailed responses about the creation, structure, usage, and management of indexes intended for these databases. This guidance covers technical specifications, such as B* tree structures in indexes and how they enhance data retrieval speeds. Further, it discusses actions like creating and deactivating indexes, considerations for designing indexes efficiently, and methods for managing index states and performance. The note does not cover all possible questions but provides significant guidance for common concerns and operations related to managing indexes in SAP database systems.

Key words :
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