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indexing nulls [message #635872] Fri, 10 April 2015 05:36 Go to next message
orausern
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Hi Experts,

I have a question on indexing the nulls. I have a table where a column is nullable and the query is find the data where the column "IS NOT NULL'.

I was reading on this topic and saw this reference:
http://www.dba-oracle.com/oracle_tips_null_idx.htm
where it is said:
Quote:

Note: Starting in Oracle 11g, there is new "create index" syntax that allows NULL values to be included in the index:

create index
emp_ename_idx
on
emp
(ename asc, 1)
;

Here, the "1" tells Oracle that to index on NULL values within the tables.



I find this to be useful but when I refer to the oracle documentation of Oracle 11g, I don't see it documented. Can someone help to confirm if this is a valid fact that by adding '1' oracle will allow the null value to be indexed?

Re: indexing nulls [message #635875 is a reply to message #635872] Fri, 10 April 2015 06:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Test it with an Explain Plan.
Re: indexing nulls [message #635877 is a reply to message #635872] Fri, 10 April 2015 06:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Lalit Kumar B
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Here is a better write up, demo and explanation by Thomas Kyte.
Re: indexing nulls [message #635890 is a reply to message #635872] Fri, 10 April 2015 10:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: indexing nulls [message #635891 is a reply to message #635890] Fri, 10 April 2015 10:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: indexing nulls [message #635892 is a reply to message #635891] Fri, 10 April 2015 10:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
orausern
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Thank you experts! Thanks a lot Lalit!! That blog from Tom Kyte cleared up everything. I was able to test as well and my question is resolved.

Thank you!
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Re: indexing nulls [message #635896 is a reply to message #635892] Fri, 10 April 2015 11:24 Go to previous message
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And, I have a strong feeling that the content is just copy pasted without any citation. I find that site useless and just a means to advertise and be on top of search engines. Simple copy pasting content, exaggerated output, guicy title, and there you go... Bu**sh**
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