There is none - HBase uses a total order partitioner. The straight key value itself determines which region a row is put into. This allows for very rapid scans of sequential data, among other things but does mean it is easier to hotspot regions. Key design is very important.
-chris On Mar 20, 2011, at 11:41 AM, Lior Schachter wrote: > the hash function that distributes the rows between the regions. > > On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM, Stack <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hash? Which hash are you referring to sir? >> St.Ack >> >> On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Lior Schachter <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> What is the API or configuration for changing the default hash function >> for >>> a specific htable. >>> >>> thanks, >>> Lior >>> >>
