Physical Design
Physical design in a database refers to the implementation details and configurations that govern how data is stored on the underlying storage media (e.g., disks). It includes decisions about how to arrange data in tables, what indexes to create, and how to partition the data to optimize performance.
Physical design is the actual implementation of the database schema and logical design, which focuses on defining relationships between entities and attributes.
Storage Engines
MySQL, an open-source relational database management system, supports various storage engines that offer different features, optimizations, and trade-offs to suit different use cases and data requirements. Each storage engine has its strengths and weaknesses, allowing developers and database administrators to choose the most appropriate one for their specific needs. Some of the main storage engines supported by MySQL include:
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