What is the difference between HDAM & HIDAM DB types and
when would you use each?



What is the difference between HDAM & HIDAM DB types and when would you use each?..

Answer / s

HDAM is used for random access
HIDAM is used for sequential access as well as random
access.
HDAM provides fast direct access to root via the randomizer.
HIDAM provides direct access to root via the HIDAM index
that requires 2 I/Os one to the index and one to the data.

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