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What is "data partitioning" (sharding) in a database?
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The correct answer is A) Splitting a large dataset across multiple database instances based on some key, to distribute load and storage
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Correct Answer
Splitting a large dataset across multiple database instances based on some key, to distribute load and storage
Explanation
Sharding divides data across multiple database instances (shards) based on a partition key, allowing a system to scale beyond what a single database server can handle.
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