Is dynamic table partitioning based on a lastAction datetime viable on SQL Server 2008 for performance gains? Example:
CREATE PARTITION FUNCTION pfActive(datetime) AS RANGE LEFT FOR VALUES ('2021-06-01');
hey, dynamic partitioning might help but can add overhead managing partitions. test it on your actual workload, as changing lastaction dates could lead to mixed perfs on sql2008. use caution
In my experience using date-based partitions on SQL Server 2008, the approach can yield benefits if queries effectively align with partition boundaries. The gain is more noticeable when working with large tables where data is increasingly segmented by your lastAction value. However, there is a balancing act since dynamically adding or modifying partitions can introduce administrative overhead and affect maintenance tasks. It is crucial to test in an environment that reflects production loads to ensure that partitioning accelerates query performance without causing unanticipated complexity in index management or maintenance.