Articles by Shiv Iyer

About Shiv Iyer

Open Source Database Systems Engineer with a deep understanding of Optimizer Internals, Performance Engineering, Scalability and Data SRE. Shiv currently is the Founder, Investor, Board Member and CEO of multiple Database Systems Infrastructure Operations companies in the Transaction Processing Computing and ColumnStores ecosystem. He is also a frequent speaker in open source software conferences globally.

MariaDB Duplicate Record Cleanup and DBA Notification with Python

“Efficiency meets automation: Keeping your MariaDB clean and your DBA informed with Python.” MinervaDB Automation and Performance Engineering Duplicate Record Cleanup To Duplicate Record Cleanup in MariaDB, you can use SQL queries to identify and […]

InnoDB Query Performance: Optimizing Seek/Scan Costs and Statistics

“Unlock the full potential of your database’s performance by mastering the intricacies of InnoDB’s seek/scan costs and statistics, ensuring a swift, efficient, and reliable experience for every query.” MinervaDB Performance Engineering Team InnoDB Query Performance […]

MySQL Hidden Interrupt CPU Usage: Revealing the Invisible

“Decoding Hidden Challenges: Mastering the Art of Unveiling Interrupt CPU Usage in MySQL for Peak Performance” When you are troubleshooting MySQL performance issues, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the system’s resource […]

Securing PostgreSQL SSL: Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

“Secure your data fortress with the impenetrable shield of SSL for PostgreSQL.” Implementing SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for PostgreSQL involves configuring both the server and client to use SSL encryption for secure communication. Here’s a […]

PostgreSQL Statistics and Cost Tuning: Fine-Tuning Seek/Scan Costs

“In the world of PostgreSQL performance optimization, precise statistics and accurate cost estimates are the guiding stars. Navigate your database to peak performance with finely tuned seek/scan costs and data statistics.” PostgreSQL Statistics and Cost […]

Linux Thread Contention: Causes and Solutions

“Addressing thread contention in Linux isn’t just about optimizing performance; it’s about unlocking the true potential of your multi-threaded applications. With the right strategies, you can minimize contention, boost efficiency, and ensure your threads work […]

Thread Contention Performance Schema: Diagnosing It in MySQL 8

“Navigating through the complex landscape of thread contention in MySQL 8 becomes a strategic task, and with the Performance Schema at your disposal, you are equipped to unearth the intricacies of thread behavior, ensuring a […]

Optimizing Linux Thread Cache Performance: Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks

“Efficient thread management is at the heart of system performance. At MinervaDB, we believe that understanding and optimizing thread cache performance is essential for unlocking the true potential of your Linux-based infrastructure.” – Shiv Iyer, […]

Optimizing Indexes in MySQL: Understanding Rebuild vs. Reorganize and Their Performance Implications

Index optimization is not just about enhancing speed; it’s about striking the balance between thorough overhauls and regular maintenance to keep data access efficient and timely Optimizing Indexes in MySQL Rebuilding and reorganizing indexes are […]

Oracle vs. PostgreSQL: Storage Mechanisms Compared (PCTFREE, PCTUSED, MVCC)

The terms “PCTFREE“, “PCTUSED“, and “Row Migration” are closely associated with the Oracle RDBMS. However, PostgreSQL works differently. Although PostgreSQL lacks direct equivalents, it has similar concepts worth exploring. Let’s delve into these terms as […]

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