Specifies the algorithm used during a delete in a TEXT index.
0 – 2
0 – the delete method is selected by the cost model.
1 – forces small method for deletion. Small method is useful when the number of rows being deleted is a very small percentage of the total number of rows in the table. Small delete can randomly access the index, causing cache thrashing with large data sets.
2 – forces large method for deletion. This algorithm scans the entire index searching for rows to delete. Large method is useful when the number of rows being deleted is a high percentage of the total number of rows in the table.
Requires the SET ANY PUBLIC OPTION system privilege to set this option for PUBLIC or for other user or role. Can be set temporary only for the PUBLIC role. Takes effect immediately.