The InnoDB change buffer is a memory structure that improves MySQL performance by caching changes to secondary indexes when their pages aren’t in the buffer pool. Here’s how it works: Key Performance Benefits Reduces Disk […]
InnoDB is MySQL’s default storage engine, and understanding its memory structures is essential for optimizing database performance. This blog explains InnoDB’s key memory structures and how to tune them effectively. Key InnoDB Memory Structures 1. […]
Redis, a powerful in-memory data structure store, serves as a database, cache, and message broker. While its in-memory architecture delivers exceptional performance, it also presents unique memory management challenges. This report examines strategies for reclaiming […]
PostgreSQL Vacuum When you run a standard VACUUM command in PostgreSQL, you might notice that it doesn’t free up space at the operating system level, even though it cleans up dead tuples within the database. […]
Understanding NULL Values in MariaDB When encountering unexpected NULL values in MariaDB databases, a methodical troubleshooting approach is essential. NULL values can appear for numerous reasons, from application logic issues to database configuration problems. This […]
PostgreSQL Execution Plan PostgreSQL execution plan analysis is critical for diagnosing query performance issues. Here’s how to interpret optimiser decisions and identify bottlenecks: Generating Execution Plans First, Generate basic plan estimation: EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM […]
pageinspect: When it comes to maintaining high performance and ensuring data integrity in PostgreSQL, understanding how data is stored at the page level provides valuable insights. This knowledge helps database administrators and developers troubleshoot low-level […]
New Features in pg_stat_statements PostgreSQL 17 1. Tracking of Nested Statements PostgreSQL 17 adds the ability to track nested statements executed within functions, procedures, and DO blocks: Previously, only top-level statements were tracked However, statements […]
PostgreSQL checkpointing is crucial in maintaining data integrity and ensuring consistent database performance. It works in tandem with background writing processes to manage disk I/O efficiently, reducing the risk of data loss in the event […]
How can we do Kafka Cluster Setup? Guidance on multi-broker clusters and ZooKeeper coordination (though newer versions replace ZooKeeper with KRaft)? Kafka Cluster Setup: Setting up a Kafka cluster involves choosing between ZooKeeper-based (legacy) and […]
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