How does clustering contribute to data storage optimization?
- By compressing data files
- By creating redundant copies of data
- By encrypting data files
- By organizing similar data together on disk
Clustering in the context of database design refers to the arrangement of similar data together on disk. This contributes to data storage optimization as it reduces the amount of I/O operations needed to access related data, enhancing query performance and storage efficiency.
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