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What does the ZORDER BY keyword accomplish when used with the OPTIMIZE command?
What does the ZORDER BY keyword accomplish when used with the OPTIMIZE command?
- It allows for data rearrangement by specified columns. (correct)
- It enables the deletion of outdated data files.
- It optimizes the data compression of files.
- It increases the number of data files created.
How does Z Order indexing improve data reading efficiency?
How does Z Order indexing improve data reading efficiency?
- It compresses data files for faster decryption.
- It groups files based on their creation date.
- It indexes all data files for quicker retrieval.
- It reduces the number of files that must be scanned when querying. (correct)
What is the default retention period for files in Delta Lake before they can be deleted using the Vacuum command?
What is the default retention period for files in Delta Lake before they can be deleted using the Vacuum command?
- 5 days
- 7 days (correct)
- 14 days
- 10 days
What happens to older versions of data files after running a vacuum on a Delta table?
What happens to older versions of data files after running a vacuum on a Delta table?
What must be specified to perform garbage collection on unused data files in Delta Lake?
What must be specified to perform garbage collection on unused data files in Delta Lake?
What does Delta Lake use to automatically version every operation on a table?
What does Delta Lake use to automatically version every operation on a table?
Which command is used to view the history of changes made to a Delta table?
Which command is used to view the history of changes made to a Delta table?
What is the purpose of the OPTIMIZE command in Delta Lake?
What is the purpose of the OPTIMIZE command in Delta Lake?
Which keyword would you use to perform a time travel query using a specific version number?
Which keyword would you use to perform a time travel query using a specific version number?
What feature allows Delta Lake to roll back to a previous state after bad writes?
What feature allows Delta Lake to roll back to a previous state after bad writes?
What kind of indexing does Delta Lake support to optimize query speed?
What kind of indexing does Delta Lake support to optimize query speed?
Which method can you use to query an older version of the Delta table using a timestamp?
Which method can you use to query an older version of the Delta table using a timestamp?
Why is it important to compact small files in Delta Lake?
Why is it important to compact small files in Delta Lake?
Study Notes
Delta Lake Advanced Features
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Time Travel Feature
- Automatically versioned operations provide a full audit trail of changes to the table.
- Use the command
DESCRIBE HISTORYto view table history in SQL. - Query older versions using:
- Timestamp:
SELECT ... TIMESTAMP AS OF 'date_string' - Version Number:
SELECT ... VERSION AS OF nor@vfor shorthand.
- Timestamp:
- Easily perform rollbacks with the
RESTORE TABLEcommand to revert to a specific timestamp or version in case of errors, such as accidental deletions.
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Compacting Small Files
- Improves read query performance by merging small files into larger ones.
- Trigger compaction using the
OPTIMIZEcommand, which reduces the number of small files for better efficiency.
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Z-Order Indexing
- A technique for co-locating column data to optimize storage and retrieval.
- Implement Z-order indexing with
ZORDER BYduring theOPTIMIZEcommand for specified columns. - Enhances data skipping, allowing the system to bypass irrelevant files when querying based on indexed columns.
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Garbage Collection of Unused Data
- Manage unused files such as uncommitted or outdated files with the
VACUUMcommand. - Specify a threshold retention period (default is 7 days) to remove files older than this threshold.
- After vacuuming, cannot perform time travel to versions older than the specified retention period, as those data files will have been deleted.
- Manage unused files such as uncommitted or outdated files with the
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Final Note
- These features optimize Delta Lake’s functionality, providing efficient data management and recovery options.
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Description
This quiz explores the advanced features of Delta Lake, including time travel capabilities, table optimization via file compacting and indexing, and cleanup of unused data files. Understand how these features enhance data management and maintain an audit trail for table operations.
