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.

Unlocking Performance: Diagnosing Thread Contention in MySQL 8 with Performance Schema

“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 […]

Comparing Storage Mechanisms: Oracle’s PCTFREE, PCTUSED, and Row Migration vs. PostgreSQL’s MVCC and Tuple Management

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 […]

Unlocking Enhanced Data Management: A Deep Dive into the Internal Workings and Multifaceted Advantages of SDI in MySQL 8.0

Unlocking the Power of Serialized Dictionary Information (SDI) in MySQL 8.0: An In-depth Exploration of Its Mechanics and Advantages Introduction Structured Data in MySQL, also called SDI, plays a key role in improving data management […]

Navigating User Management in MySQL 8: A Comprehensive Guide to Utilizing Roles for Enhanced Security and Simplified Privilege Control

Exploring Roles in MySQL 8: A New Dimension in User Management and Security MySQL 8 introduced several innovative features, and one of the most impactful is the implementation of Roles in user management and security. […]

Decoding Disk Access Patterns: The Impact of Random vs. Sequential I/O on PostgreSQL Performance

Troubleshooting PostgreSQL Performance Introduction: I/O operations significantly impact the performance of any database system, including PostgreSQL. Disk I/O falls into two main categories: random and sequential. Understanding their differences and how they affect PostgreSQL performance […]

Mastering PostgreSQL Transaction Logs: Implementation Insights and Performance Tuning Strategies

Introduction: PostgreSQL Transaction Logs, often referred to as the Write-Ahead Log (WAL) in PostgreSQL, plays a pivotal role in ensuring data durability and integrity. It acts as a record-keeping mechanism, logging every change made […]

Tuning InnoDB System Variables for Optimal MySQL Thread Performance

Fine-tuning InnoDB system variables can transform your MySQL thread performance. 🔄 Maximize your database’s potential with precision. #MySQL #DatabaseTuning Introduction MySQL is one of the most widely used relational database management systems, known for its […]

Unlocking Performance: An In-depth Analysis of InnoDB’s Concurrency Control Mechanisms

InnoDB’s intricate dance of locks, latches, enqueues, and semaphores is the unsung ballet that ensures MySQL’s performance harmony Introduction When it comes to understanding the performance intricacies of MySQL‘s InnoDB storage engine, one must delve […]