v.19.8New Features
Added System.detached_parts Table Containing Information About Detached Parts of Mergetree Tables
Addedsystem.detached_partstable containing information about detached parts ofMergeTreetables. #5353 (akuzm)
Why it matters
This feature allows users to monitor and inspect detached parts ofMergeTree tables, which are data parts no longer active in the main table but kept detached for operations such as manual intervention, backup, or troubleshooting. This helps in managing storage, understanding table state, and diagnosing data-related issues.How to use it
Users can query thesystem.detached_parts table to retrieve metadata and details about detached parts in their MergeTree tables. Simply run a SELECT query on system.detached_parts to see relevant information.