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Question: Explain the concept of partitioning in a distributed database.

Answer: Partitioning involves dividing a large table into smaller, more manageable parts based on certain criteria. It helps in parallel processing and efficient data retrieval.

Example:

Partitioning a table based on date, so each partition contains data for a specific time range.

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