Tables are the most basic data storage units in OceanBase Database.
Background
A table contains specific data that a user can access. A table consists of rows, and a row consists of columns.
Table design principles
Before you create and use tables, you can plan table schemas by following these principles:
Use tables based on standard procedures, design reasonable table structures, and ensure data redundancy to meet the performance needs.
Select a suitable SQL data type for each column.
Choose a suitable table type based on your needs. OceanBase Database supports partitioned and non-partitioned tables.