Hash partition
- SQL course
- Advanced
- Lesson 75/81
- 4 min
Partition by a hash.
Hash partition
Hash partition splits by a hash value. Ideal for even distribution.
CREATE TABLE orders (...) PARTITION BY HASH (id);
CREATE TABLE orders_0 PARTITION OF orders
FOR VALUES WITH (MODULUS 4, REMAINDER 0);4 partitions, by id mod 4.
The table orders is created.
Hash partition — details
Hash partition defines partition count with MODULUS and REMAINDER.
For example, four partitions with MODULUS 4 and REMAINDER 0 to 3 spread rows roughly evenly by the hash of the id.
Practice Hash partition
Create the orders_0 partition with FOR VALUES WITH (MODULUS 4, REMAINDER 0).
Starter code
-- hash partition
CREATE TABLE orders_0 PARTITION OF ordersSample solution
CREATE TABLE orders_0 PARTITION OF orders
FOR VALUES WITH (MODULUS 4, REMAINDER 0);Expected output
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Questions and answers
Review the lesson questions together with their answers. To test yourself, solve the lesson interactively.
1 What does hash partition provide?
- A range
- Even distribution Correct answer
- A date
- A list
Explanation: Hash partition provides even distribution.
2 Add HASH
PARTITION BY ____ (id)
PARTITION BY HASH (id)
Explanation: HASH partitioning spreads rows evenly across partitions by the key's hash.
3 Hash partition: match the terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
HASH |
hash |
MODULUS |
partition count |
REMAINDER |
remainder |
even |
balanced |