Impact of partitioning on the performance of Oracle database

The main aim of this bachelor thesis is to provide information about how to use partitioning in an Oracle database and to determine its effect on change in performance during database load. Description of this additional functionality and proposal appropriate testing environment in which it is possible to make measurements were necessary in order to achieve the main goal. The contribution is in the recommendations that can be drawn on the basis of the values obtained during tests performed. The thesis examines general options of partitioning, benefits and costs that are associated with its use, application partitioning methods and management capabilities. Tests are conducted on a large number of scenarios in the practical part. Conclusions, recommendation and suitable conditions for use of partitioning are based on tests