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Horizontally Scaling MariaDB

Understanding MariaDB Horizontal Scaling Horizontal scaling (scale-out) involves distributing database workload across multiple servers rather than upgrading a single server’s hardware. MariaDB offers several approaches to achieve horizontal scalability. Core Infrastructure Requirements 1. Hardware and […]

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MariaDB Join Optimizer

MariaDB Join Optimizer: Common Configuration Mistakes and Best Practices When configuring MariaDB’s join optimizer for better query performance, even experienced DBAs can make critical syntax errors that prevent optimizations from working properly. The Problem: Incorrect […]

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How can you transfer backed-up data to a MariaDB Replica?

Transferring Backed-Up Data to a MariaDB Replica: Methods and Best Practices MariaDB replication provides data redundancy, load distribution, and disaster recovery capabilities by maintaining synchronized copies of databases across multiple servers. When setting up a […]

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Writing User Defined Functions for MariaDB in Go

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for creating User Defined Functions (UDFs) in MariaDB using the Go programming language. UDFs allow you to extend MariaDB’s functionality by implementing custom functions that can be called directly […]

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How can you implement Inline view in MariaDB?

Basic Syntax Key Features Mandatory Alias Unlike Oracle, MariaDB requires explicit aliases for inline views. For example: Algorithm Options MariaDB supports three view algorithms: Limitations MERGE Algorithm Restrictions Inline views cannot use MERGE if they […]