One 400GB table, One query - Need Tuning Ideas (SQL2005)

Question

I have a single large table which I would like to optimize. I\'m using MS-SQL 2005 server. I\'ll try to describe how it is used and if anyone has any suggestions I would appreci

Answer 1

Here is an idea, what if you create a second table with all of the Lookup values, and then instead of using where you join the tables and do the where clause on the new Lookup table.

Also I think it could help if you posted a few rows of data and a sample query, if possible.