If you are looking to improve the speed of transactions, especially for high-concurrency workloads that involve a lot of inserts, update, and delete operations, you might benefit from implementing In-Memory OLTP and experience up to 30X performance gain, as some have...
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Guide for Choosing Between SQL Server and MySQL for Your Database Solution
When choosing between SQL Server and MySQL for your database product, it's important to consider several factors, including your specific requirements, data storage and processing needs, and budget. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision....
Fixing High VLFs (Virtual Log Files)
A colleague of mine recently published a blog post explaining Virtual Log Files (VLFs) and why it is important not to have too few or too many VLFs. As a follow-up, this article discusses how to reduce VLFs when they have gotten too far out of control. The process is...
Is Your ibdata1 File Growing Excessively?
The ibdata1 file is a system tablespace file used by the InnoDB storage engine in MySQL and MariaDB databases. It stores metadata and undo logs for InnoDB tables. The file size of ibdata1 can increase over time as more data is added to the database or as existing data...
Top 10 Things to Investigate When Amazon RDS for MySQL is Running Slow or Performing Poorly
As businesses rely more and more on cloud infrastructure, Amazon RDS for MySQL has become a popular choice for managing relational databases. However, despite its many benefits, like any database system, Amazon RDS for MySQL can experience performance issues. In this...
10 Ways to Prep for a SQL Server DBA Interview
Are you looking for a job as a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)? If so, you need to ace the technical interview and impress your potential employer. A SQL Server DBA is responsible for managing and maintaining the SQL Server database systems in an organization....
MySQL ReplicaSet vs InnoDB Cluster
MySQL ReplicaSet and InnoDB Cluster are both scalable, fault-tolerant, high-availability solutions offered by MySQL. When deciding on which is the best option, it comes down to how the architecture and functionality meet the needs of your organization. This blog...
Top 10 Differences Between a SQL Server DBA Today and Twenty Years Ago
SQL Server is one of the most popular relational database management systems (RDBMS) in the world. It has been evolving and improving over the years, adding new features and capabilities to meet the changing needs and expectations of users and businesses. As a result,...
Comparing Azure and AWS for Kubernetes
Choosing between Azure and AWS for Kubernetes depends on an organization's specific needs and requirements. Both cloud providers offer robust Kubernetes services with similar features and capabilities. However, there are several additional factors to consider when...
Understanding MySQL Binlog Format
The MySQL binary log is a critical component of database management, offering robust capabilities for recovery and replication. Knowing the advantages, disadvantages, and functionality is the first step in increasing availability and developing a recovery plan. In my...