Index Type Combinations

When a column is used in more than one type of query, you might want to assign more than one column index type.

Index Combinations
 

Index to Add

Existing Index

HG

HNG

LF

CMPª

WD

DATE, TIME, or DTTM

HG

-

1

2

1

1

1

HNG

1

-

1

1

2

2

LF

2

1

-

1

2

1

1 = Combination recommended.

2 = Combination not recommended.

a. A CMP index applies to a pair of columns. Each of those columns always has at least one other index.