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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 […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Troubleshooting MariaDB Wait Events and Optimizing Database Performance

Introduction Troubleshooting MariaDB wait events is a critical aspect of maintaining a high-performing and reliable database system. When running a complex database like MariaDB, various wait events can impact performance and cause bottlenecks. Therefore, […]

Unlocking Success: Why Internet Companies Trust MinervaDB for Optimal Open Source Database Infrastructure Operations

MinervaDB Several internet companies—including startups, medium-sized enterprises, and large organizations—engage with MinervaDB for consultative support and 24/7 managed services of PostgreSQL, MySQL, and ClickHouse. They choose MinervaDB for several key reasons. MinervaDB’s expertise, consultative approach, […]

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 […]

MariaDB Hash Aggregation: How It Is Implemented

Hash aggregation is a type of aggregation algorithm used in MariaDB to efficiently calculate aggregate functions such as SUM, COUNT, MAX, and MIN on large data sets. It works by dividing the data into groups […]

MariaDB Partitioning: Declarative Partitioning and Monitoring

What is declarative partitioning in MariaDB? How does declarative partitioning benefit MariaDB performance? Monitoring MariaDB partitioning and disk I/O operations Declarative partitioning in MariaDB is a feature that allows you to divide a table’s data […]

MariaDB Performance: How to Avoid “OR” for Better Results

Avoiding the use of the “OR” operator in MariaDB can help improve query performance by reducing the number of rows that need to be scanned and filtered. Here are some strategies to avoid using “OR” […]

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 […]

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 […]

What’s new and changed with MariaDB 10.8?

What's new and changed with MariaDB 10.8? Added support for IN,OUT and INOUT qualifying parameters for stored functions in MariaDB 10.8, MariaDB already supports IN, OUT and INOUT parameters. This contribution was made by ManoharKB [...]

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