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Mastering MariaDB Query Optimization: EXPLAIN in the Slow Query Log

Mastering MariaDB Query Optimization: EXPLAIN in the Slow Query Log

Unlocking MariaDB Query Performance: EXPLAIN and Slow Query Log Introduction Understanding how queries are executed by a database system is paramount for database administrators and developers seeking to optimize performance. In particular, within the realm […]

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MariaDB BIT or BOOLEAN Flags: Why You Shouldn’t Use Them

Using BIT or BOOLEAN flags in MariaDB can lead to performance and maintenance issues in certain scenarios. Here are some reasons why you should be cautious when using these data types: Instead of using BIT […]

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MariaDB Cache Buffer Chains: How They Are Implemented in MariaDB 11

In MariaDB 11, the cache buffer chains (CBC) implementation is part of the InnoDB storage engine. The CBC is a data structure used to manage the InnoDB buffer pool, which is a cache that stores […]

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MariaDB Direct Path Reads(DPR): How They Work for Performance

Direct Path Reads (DPR) is a performance optimization feature in MariaDB that enables the database to read data directly from disk into memory, bypassing the operating system cache. This can result in significant performance improvements […]

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Dynamic Tracing for Finding and Solving MySQL Performance Problems on Linux by Valerii Kravchuk

Dynamic Tracing for Finding and Solving MySQL Performance Problems on Linux by Valerii Kravchuk In this talk Valerii Kravchuk is talking about tracing and profiling MySQL / MariaDB in production on recent Linux versions. This […]

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