Why use the INCLUDE clause when creating an index?
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While studying for the 70-433 exam I noticed you can create a covering index in one of the following two ways.
CREATE INDEX idx1 ON MyTable (Col1, Col2, Col3)
-- OR --
CREATE INDEX idx1 ON MyTable (Col1) INCLUDE (Col2, Col3)
The INCLUDE clause is new to me. Why would you use it and what guidelines would you suggest in determining whether to create a covering index with or without the INCLUDE clause?
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