RE: sorting datafile for "load data infile"

2006-08-18 Thread George Law
idth char fields. So, I am eager to see if this sorting idea helps any. -- George >>>-Original Message- >>>From: Dan Buettner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 3:53 PM >>>To: George Law >>>Cc: MYSQL General List &

Re: sorting datafile for "load data infile"

2006-08-18 Thread Dan Buettner
process the inserts with the sorted data. >>>-Original Message- >>>From: Dan Buettner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 1:40 PM >>>To: George Law >>>Cc: MYSQL General List >>>Subject: Re: sorting datafile for "load data

RE: sorting datafile for "load data infile"

2006-08-18 Thread George Law
r [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 1:40 PM >>>To: George Law >>>Cc: MYSQL General List >>>Subject: Re: sorting datafile for "load data infile" >>> >>>George, I've not heard of that technique - "sorting

Re: sorting datafile for "load data infile"

2006-08-18 Thread Dan Buettner
George, I've not heard of that technique - "sorting so that mysql doesn't have to jump around as much". What I am aware of, and what can make a difference, is disabling indexes prior to starting the load. Your load goes quite a bit faster, in general, but then there is some time at the spent upd