Explain why Z-Ordering is beneficial for Delta Lake tables and how it can improve query performance. Provide an example scenario where Z-Ordering would be particularly useful.

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Z-Ordering improves query performance by randomizing the data order, which helps in faster data retrieval.

6.8%

Z-Ordering is beneficial because it allows for unlimited data storage in Delta Lake tables.

1.1%

Z-Ordering organizes data by clustering similar values together in storage, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be read, thereby improving query performance.

91.3%

Z-Ordering is used to encrypt data in Delta Lake tables, ensuring data security.

0.8%

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Explain why Z-Ordering is beneficial for Delta Lake tables and how it can improve query performance. Provide an example scenario where Z-Ordering would be particularly useful.