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How MySQL 8 reduced contention for metadata locks?

MySQL 8 introduced several improvements to reduce contention for metadata locks, which are locks that are used to manage access to database objects such as tables and indexes. Here are a few ways in which […]

How invisible indexes in MySQL 8 works?

In MySQL 8, invisible indexes are a feature that allows you to create an index without it being used by the optimizer. This can be useful in situations where you want to test the impact […]

When is hard parsing optimization taking more time in PostgreSQL?

In PostgreSQL, hard parsing optimization typically takes more time when a query is submitted for the first time or when the database statistics or query planner configuration has changed significantly. This is because hard parsing […]

Tuning Process Global Area in PostgreSQL

In PostgreSQL, the process global area (PGA) is managed by the server’s memory allocator and is used to store data structures associated with each client’s session, such as query plans and sorts. To tune the […]

Can I turn off redo log generation in PostgreSQL?

No, it is not possible to turn off redo log generation in PostgreSQL, as it is a fundamental part of the transactional system that ensures the durability and consistency of your data. The redo logs […]

What does a COMMIT do internally to PostgreSQL?

In PostgreSQL, a COMMIT statement is used to finalize a transaction and make its changes permanent in the database. When a COMMIT statement is executed, the following things happen internally in PostgreSQL: After a transaction […]

What happens to uncommitted transactions in MySQL if the server crashes after the update?

In MySQL, if the server crashes after an update and the transaction was not committed, the changes made by the transaction will be rolled back during the crash recovery process. This is because MySQL uses […]

Why SELECT * from is bad for SQL performance?

Using SELECT * can be bad for SQL performance for several reasons, including the following: Overall, it is best practice to only select the columns that are needed for a query, rather than using SELECT […]

How Latches are implemented in PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL uses latches to provide synchronization between different threads accessing shared resources. Latches are lightweight and efficient mechanisms that provide mutual exclusion between threads. Here is a table describing all the PostgreSQL latches, their purpose, […]

Configuring PostgreSQL for optimal usage of available RAM

PostgreSQL has several configuration parameters that control its memory usage. Here is a detailed description of some of the most important memory-related parameters: It is important to monitor the memory usage of the database process […]

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