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<h1 class="topictitle1">How the query optimizer makes your queries more efficient</h1>
<div><p>Data manipulation statements such as SELECT specify only what data
the user wants, not how to retrieve that data. This path to the data is chosen
by the optimizer and stored in the access plan. You should understand the
techniques employed by the query optimizer for performing this task.</p>
<div class="section"><p>The optimizer is an important part of <span class="keyword">DB2 Universal Database™ for iSeries™</span> because
the optimizer: </p>
<ul><li>Makes the key decisions which affect database performance.</li>
<li>Identifies the techniques which can be used to implement the query.</li>
<li>Selects the most efficient technique.</li>
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<div class="parentlink"><strong>Parent topic:</strong> <a href="per0001.htm" title="This overview of the query optimizer provides guidelines for designing queries that will perform and will use server resources more efficiently.">Processing queries: Overview</a></div>
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