Asma Aripin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > ---------- > I want to select 1 record from 200,000 rows of records. I use this SQL > statement: > > SELECT password FROM TableUser WHERE username='jack00' > > It takes me about 20 seconds just to view the password. > > Is there any other way to decrease the time? (In about less then 1 second)
Build an index on the username field. Either re-create the table with an index on 'username', or else use the SQL command "CREATE INDEX" to create an index on an already-created table. Syntax is in the documentation. Good luck, ----ScottG. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
