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  1. #1
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    Question

    I've heard that it's best to create an index on an empty table before loading the table via sqlldr.

    Fact/Fiction or does it depend on the data? Any tips will be appreciated.

  2. #2
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    Hi,

    You should create the index after the data is loaded. This will ensure a balanced index tree to start with.

    Also create the index when there is low system activity.

    Baliga

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    Absolutely wait until the table is populated, as mbaliga stated. Not only because of the balanced tree issue, which is *very* important, but also because it is faster to process.

    Create Index
    Load data
    Analyze

    is SLOWER than

    Load data
    Create Index
    Analyze

    - Chris

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    it's basically because index is a independant segment therefore if you create index first then load data you would essentially inserting *twice*, both data & index segments

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