What PartitionKey and RowKey are for in Windows Azure Table Storage
Read OriginalThis technical article clarifies the concepts of PartitionKey and RowKey in Windows Azure (now Microsoft Azure) Table Storage. It details how PartitionKey determines data partitioning for scalability and throughput, while RowKey acts as a unique identifier within a partition. The guide explains the performance implications of key design choices, helping developers structure their data effectively for Azure's distributed storage system.
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