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<command>CREATE INDEX</command> constructs an index <replaceable
- class="parameter">index_name</replaceable> on the specified table.
+ class="parameter">name</replaceable> on the specified table.
Indexes are primarily used to enhance database performance (though
inappropriate use can result in slower performance).
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