MySQL supports several types of partitioning, which are methods used to divide tables into smaller, more manageable pieces called partitions. The types of partitioning supported by MySQL include:
RANGE Partitioning: This type assigns rows to partitions based on column values falling within a given range. It is useful for segregating data into ordered groups, such as dates or numeric intervals[1][2].
LIST Partitioning: Similar to RANGE partitioning, LIST partitioning selects a partition based on columns matching one of a set of discrete values. Each partition is defined by explicitly listing which values it contains[1][2][6].
HASH Partitioning: With HASH partitioning, a partition is selected based on the hash value of a user-defined expression that operates on column values. This method aims to distribute data evenly across partitions[1][2].
KEY Partitioning: This type is similar to HASH partitioning but uses one or more columns specified by the user for evaluating hash values. The MySQL server provides its own hashing function to ensure even data distribution across partitions, regardless of the column data type[1][2][3].
