Business rule pre-processing optimizes the import and export process for smart partitioning, improves partitioning performance, and reduces the downtime associated with initial segmentation. When you select business rule pre-processing, Data Archive adds a step called Preprocess Business Rules to the segmentation policy job when you run it.

When you run the segmentation policy, the partitioning process creates three interim tables: a main interim table, a date interim table if you have applied the time dimension, and a business rule interim table. The job applies the dimension and business rules you provided and populates the interim tables accordingly in preparation to create segments.

If you define a segmentation group for interim table processing, the logic used for business rules and dimension rules changes. Transactions that meet the business rule criteria you specify will remain in the default segment. If you plan to use interim table processing for business rules, create business rules with criteria for keeping the transactions in the default segment.