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Get the guideWriting SQL commands on Amazon Redshift requires a keen understanding of query optimization, data loading, and other best practices. These include using the CASE Expression for complex aggregations, restricting the dataset using predicates, and using INNER joins over LEFT joins. It is also recommended to use EXPLAIN to understand the query execution plan and cost.
Query optimization in Amazon Redshift involves using the CASE Expression for complex aggregations, using predicates to restrict the dataset, using INNER joins instead of LEFT joins, and using EXPLAIN to show the query execution plan and cost. It's also recommended to use multiple levels of conditionals when possible.
SELECT CASE WHEN condition THEN result
WHEN other_condition THEN other_result
ELSE final_result
END
FROM table_name
WHERE predicate;
When loading data into Amazon Redshift, it's best to use a COPY command and compress your data files. It's also recommended to verify data files before and after a load, use a multi-row insert, and load data in sort key order and in sequential blocks.
COPY table_name
FROM 's3://bucket_name/object_path'
CREDENTIALS 'aws_access_key_id=;aws_secret_access_key='
GZIP;
Other best practices for Amazon Redshift include using UNLOAD rather than SELECT for extracting large numbers of rows, avoiding the use of SELECT * FROM statement, identifying query issues, and avoiding cross-joins. It's also recommended to use subqueries and the least expensive operators for predicates.
UNLOAD ('SELECT * FROM table_name')
TO 's3://bucket_name/object_path'
CREDENTIALS 'aws_access_key_id=;aws_secret_access_key='
GZIP;
Effective query design in Amazon Redshift involves avoiding the use of SELECT * FROM statement, identifying query issues, and avoiding cross-joins. It's also recommended to use subqueries, use the least expensive operators for predicates, and use sort keys in GROUP BY clauses.
SELECT column_name
FROM table_name
WHERE predicate
GROUP BY sort_key;
The ANALYZE command in Amazon Redshift can be run before executing queries, at the end of every regular load or update cycle, or on new tables that you create. To save time and cluster resources, you can use the PREDICATE COLUMNS clause when running the ANALYZE command.
ANALYZE table_name PREDICATE COLUMNS;
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