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B-Tree and Bitmap Index Explanation

MuzzMay 16 2015 — edited May 16 2015

Hi Gurus

I'm trying to absorb the concept of bitmap and b-tree indexes  but unable to grab those concept, so far I learn the following points:

B-Tree Index

Use in OLTP environment

It is use for those types of columns where having more unique value or we can say that high cardinality

It occupy less storage

Use of matched pattern and ranges

By default Oracle uses b-tree indexing

Bitmap Index

Use in OLAP environment/Data ware house

It is use for those types of columns where repeated  values exist or we can say that low cardinality, example are Male and Female

Looks like those points related to difference between both indexes. I really appreciate if someone provide me more explanation about those topics.

Thanks in advance

Regards

Muzz

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