This topic describes the definition and design principles of tables.
Tables are the most basic data storage units in OceanBase Database. A table contains all the data that a user can access. A table consists of rows, and a row consists of columns.
Plan before you create and use tables. Follow the following principles in planning:
Use the table based on the standard procedures and use a reasonable table structure to minimize data redundancy.
Select the suitable SQL data type for each column.
For more information about data types, see OceanBase Database SQL Reference (MySQL mode) and OceanBase Database SQL Reference (Oracle mode).
Choose the suitable table type based on your needs. OceanBase Database supports partitioned and non-partitioned tables.