Index a mysql table of 3 integer fields

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Published on 2010-05-27T19:18:08Z Indexed on 2010/05/27 19:21 UTC
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I have a mysql table of 3 integer fields. None of the fields have a unique value - but the three of them combined are unique.

When I query this table, I only search by the first field.

Which approach is recommended for indexing such table? Having a multiple-field primary key on the 3 fields, or setting an index on the first field, which is not unique?

Thanks, Doori Bar

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