.show database policy sharding command
Applies to: ✅ Azure Data Explorer
Show the database sharding policy. Use the sharding policy to manage data sharding for databases and tables.
The sharding policy defines if and how Extents (data shards) in your cluster should be sealed. When a database is created, it contains the default data sharding policy. This policy is inherited by all tables created in the database (unless the policy is explicitly overridden at the table level).
Permissions
You must have at least Database User, Database Viewer, or Database Monitor permissions to run this command. For more information, see role-based access control.
Syntax
.show database DatabaseName policy sharding
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Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DatabaseName | string |
✔️ | The name of the database. |
Returns
Returns a JSON representation of the policy.
Example
The following example shows the table sharding policy:
.show database MyDatabase policy sharding