Tables are the most basic data storage units in OceanBase Database. A table contains specific data that a user can access. A table consists of rows, and a row consists of columns.
Before you create and use tables, you can plan the tables by following these principles:
Use tables based on the standard procedure and use reasonable table schemas to minimize data redundancy.
Select a suitable SQL data type for each column.
For more information about the SQL data types, see Data types.
Choose a suitable table type based on your needs. OceanBase Database supports partitioned and non-partitioned tables.