Linux Performance

How to configure Linux Threads for system performance?

Introduction Configuring Linux threads for optimal system performance requires several strategies and considerations. Adjusting thread scheduling policies, priorities, CPU affinity, and other parameters fine-tunes thread behavior to maximize performance. Additionally, techniques such as thread pooling, […]

PostgreSQL Internals

How Pessimistic Locking works in PostgreSQL?

Pessimistic locking in PostgreSQL relies on explicit lock commands, allowing transactions to acquire locks on specific database objects. These locks prevent other transactions from accessing or modifying the locked objects until the system releases the […]

InnoDB

How do context switches influence InnoDB performance?

Understanding the Impact of Context Switches on InnoDB Performance Context switches occur when the CPU shifts from executing one thread to another. While this is a natural part of a multitasking operating system, excessive context switching […]