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Tuning Redo Log File Size in MySQL for performance

Tuning Redo Log Files is important for optimal MySQL performance because the redo log is used to record all changes made to the database. It serves as a critical component in database recovery, ensuring that […]

How to implement Reverse Key indexes in PostgreSQL?

A reverse key index in PostgreSQL is an index that stores its keys in reverse order. This type of index can help improve query performance when the order of the keys in a table’s primary […]

Troubleshooting Table I/O with SYS Schema in MySQL 8

MySQL 8 performance monitoring helps proactive troubleshooting by providing real-time data and insights into the performance of the database system. By monitoring performance, administrators can proactively identify and resolve potential performance issues before they become […]

How to implement multicolumn index in MySQL 8

To implement a multi-column index in MySQL 8, you need to create an index that includes multiple columns in the index definition. The order of the columns in the index definition is important, as it […]

How to stop unauthorised connections to MySQL 8?

There are several ways to prevent unauthorized connections to MySQL 8: It is important to follow best security practices and implement multiple layers of security to ensure the safety and protection of your database.

PostgreSQL Mutex tips and techniques

Mutexes (short for mutual exclusion) are used in PostgreSQL to ensure that only one thread of execution can access a shared resource at any given time. Here are some tips and techniques for working with […]

PostgreSQL Row Lock and Row Level Locking

In PostgreSQL, row locks are used to control access to individual rows in a table, allowing multiple transactions to access the same table without interfering with each other. Row level locking is a mechanism that […]

How Direct Path Reads(DPR) work for MariaDB 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 […]

Parallel Hash Joins in PostgreSQL

Parallel Hash Joins in PostgreSQL are a type of join operation that can be executed in parallel, allowing for faster and more efficient execution of database queries. In a hash join, the database first builds […]

How Direct Path Reads(DPR) work for PostgreSQL Performance?

In PostgreSQL, Direct Path Read is implemented as an optimization technique for full table scans, which aims to bypass the buffer cache and read data directly from disk into the process memory, reducing the overhead […]

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