DS0-001 Data Systems Management Practice Question
A database administrator wants to move a heavily accessed table to a different physical storage tier to improve performance. In SQL Server, what is the best way to move the table data while retaining the clustered index?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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DROP and RECREATE index on a new filegroup
Moving the clustered index to a new filegroup moves the data pages of the table to that filegroup, effectively changing the physical storage location.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use the Move-Item cmdlet
Why it's wrong here
This is a filesystem command, not a database administration command.
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Shrink the database
Why it's wrong here
Shrinking does not move specific tables to new storage tiers.
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DROP and RECREATE index on a new filegroup
Why this is correct
Moving the clustered index to a different filegroup physically moves the base table data.
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Disable the index
Why it's wrong here
Disabling the index does not change physical storage location.
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