What is the main purpose of indexing in SQL Server?

Entry MS SQL

Answer

Indexing improves data retrieval speed by avoiding full table scans.

Indexes act like optimized search maps that help SQL Server locate rows faster.

However, too many indexes slow down write performance due to maintenance overhead.

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