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InnoDB early lock release

InnoDB early lock release is a feature in MySQL 8 and higher that allows the database to release locks earlier in the transaction processing process. This helps to reduce lock contention and improve overall performance. […]

How partition pruning improved with MySQL 8?

In MySQL 8, partition pruning has been improved to make it more efficient and flexible. Partition pruning is a performance optimization technique that helps to minimize the amount of data that needs to be scanned […]

How checkpointing is implemented in MySQL and PostgreSQL?

How is checkpointing implemented in MySQL and PostgreSQL? Checkpointing is a process that is used to periodically write dirty pages from the buffer pool to disk in order to free up memory and reduce the […]

Understanding locks and deadlocks in PostgreSQL

Understanding locks and deadlocks in PostgreSQL Locks in PostgreSQL are used to ensure that concurrent transactions do not interfere with each other. When a transaction modifies a piece of data, it will take out an [...]

How Database Systems Performance Bottleneck can impact a very successful FinTech. company?

How Database Systems Performance Bottleneck can impact a very successful FinTech. company? Database systems performance is crucial for FinTech companies as it directly impacts the speed and reliability of financial transactions. Slow or unreliable databases […]

How NULL values in PostgreSQL affect performance?

How NULL values in PostgreSQL affect performance? NULL values in PostgreSQL can have an impact on the performance of queries and calculations, depending on how they are handled. Indexes: Indexes on columns that contain NULL [...]

PostgreSQL Index Maintenance and Repair

PostgreSQL Index Maintenance and Repair Index maintenance and repair are important tasks that help to keep the database running at optimal performance. In PostgreSQL, there are several methods for performing index maintenance and repair: REINDEX: [...]

Troubleshooting MySQL performance bottleneck due to heavy load

Troubleshooting MySQL performance bottleneck due to heavy load When a MySQL server is experiencing heavy load, it can be challenging to identify and troubleshoot the source of the bottleneck. Here are some steps that can [...]

Tuning Linux for PostgreSQL

Tuning Linux for PostgreSQL Tuning Linux for PostgreSQL performance can involve several steps. Here are some general steps to take: Optimize kernel parameters: Make sure the kernel is configured for optimal performance for PostgreSQL. This [...]

How Many innodb_buffer_pool_instances Do You Need in MySQL 8?

How Many innodb_buffer_pool_instances Do You Need in MySQL 8? The number of innodb_buffer_pool_instances you need in MySQL 8 depends on your system's available memory, the size of your InnoDB buffer pool, and your workload. The [...]

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