What is the effect of creating a function-based index on UPPER(last_name) in Oracle/PostgreSQL?

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What is the effect of creating a function-based index on UPPER(last_name) in Oracle/PostgreSQL?

Key points

  • Function-based indexes only apply to queries that match the function exactly
  • Regular indexes do not automatically cover function-wrapped columns
  • Understanding how indexes work with functions is crucial in optimizing query performance

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