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Optimization Heuristics: Example of INGRES Database System

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CS-422: Database systems

This course is intended for students who want to understand modern large-scale data analysis systems and database systems. It covers a wide range of topics and technologies, and will prepare students to be able to build such systems as well as read and und ...

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This lecture covers heuristic-based optimization techniques used in database systems, focusing on the example of the INGRES system. The instructor explains how static rules are defined to transform logical operators into a physical plan, emphasizing the importance of performing selections early and before joins. The lecture delves into the INGRES optimizer, demonstrating the process of retrieving data from a database using SQL queries. The advantages and disadvantages of heuristic-based optimization are discussed, highlighting its effectiveness for simple queries but limitations in handling complex joins and interdependencies.

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Anastasia Ailamaki

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