Database Optimization and Archiving

Quote for database optimization and archive order more than 1 year to other table postmeta table that alone has 9 b and post table post table

We will need to first backup post and post_meta table
then we will create new database tables to store archive orders/data to this table
we need to create a script that will find orders to archive based on our criterial
we will move those orders from original tables to archive db tables
then we will again optimize origianl tables
we will then perform testing on it both end admin and frontend

above operation is fine for backend but the main concern for frontend users
What if older customer want to view their orders
We have 3 options for this
1-We need to use our archive tables to display orders older than selected criteria
2- or create a different page like archive orders
COrrect above in more precise way

Here’s a more precise and structured version of your statement:

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### **Database Optimization & Order Archiving Plan**

#### **1. Backup & Preparation**
– Take a complete backup of the `wp_posts` and `wp_postmeta` tables.
– Create new database tables to store archived orders and related metadata.

#### **2. Archiving Process**
– Develop a script to identify and archive orders based on predefined criteria (e.g., older than one year).
– Move qualifying orders from the original tables to the archive tables.
– Optimize the original tables to improve performance.

#### **3. Testing & Validation**
– Conduct thorough testing on both the admin panel and frontend to ensure data integrity and functionality.

#### **4. Handling Archived Orders on the Frontend**
Since archived orders will no longer exist in the main database, we need a way for customers to access them. We have three possible approaches:

1. **Query the Archive Tables** – Modify existing order history logic to fetch older orders from the archive tables.
2. **Dedicated Archive Page** – Create a separate "Archived Orders" page where users can access older orders.
3. **Hybrid Approach** – Keep the main order history intact while linking to archived orders when applicable.

Each approach should be evaluated based on performance, user experience, and technical feasibility.

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