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As everyone of us know, by default if we create a Primary Key (PK) field in a table it would create Clustered Index automatically. I have been frequently asked by some of blog readers on "Is there a way to create PK fields without clustered Index?". Actually there are three methods by which we can achieve this. Let me give you the sample for both the methods below: Method 1: Using this method we can specify it while creating the table schema itself. Create Table tblTest ( Field1 int Identity not null primary key nonclustered, Field2 varchar(30), Field 3 int null ) Go Method 2: Using this method also we could specify it while creating the table schema. It just depends on your preference. Create Table tblTest ( Field1 int Identity not null, Field2 varchar(30), Field 3 int null Constraint pk_parent primary key nonclustered (Field1) ) Go Method 3: If at all you already have a table which have a clustered index on a PK field then you might want to opt for this method. Step 1: Find