what is the difference between primary index and secondary index?.

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Answer / yuvaevergreen

Distribution of data in TD depends on primary index. SI is not involved in distribution of data. PI is mandatory whereas SI is optional. SI, if not chosen properly, is just an overhead.

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what is the difference between primary index and secondary index?...

Answer / tdguy

PI plays a very important role in teradata. It is used in
data distribution. Very important for joins. SI provides
alternate path for data access.

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