SQL Shack

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This article explains the internals of the Ghost cleanup task for SQL Server Databases. Introduction Each relational database consists of the background process and user processes.Similarly, SQL Server has many internal processes such as Checkpoint, Lazy Writer, Lock Monitor, System_Health_Monitor, Trace Queue Task and Ghost CleanUp.

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Percona

JANUARY 2, 2024

Managing database servers involves different aspects, among which security is critical. However, we know having a “runaway” grant is always a possibility, especially in environments with a large number of servers. Fortunately, in Percona Server for MySQL , this feature is free to use. How does it work?

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Percona

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Databases are different from a lot of software. This is not a general rule, but as databases are responsible for a core layer of any IT system – data storage and processing — they require reliability. Why choose Percona Server for MongoDB? Why release Percona Server for MongoDB 7 now?

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SQL Shack

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This article gives an insight into the configuration of Min and Max memory for SQL Server Database instances. Introduction The server performance depends on various factors such as CPU, Memory, and Storage configurations. SQL Server works on top of the operating system and works closely with these resources.

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Database Servers Operating System Storage 88

The Netflix TechBlog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Timestone: Netflix’s High-Throughput, Low-Latency Priority Queueing System with Built-in Support for Non-Parallelizable Workloads by Kostas Christidis Introduction Timestone is a high-throughput, low-latency priority queueing system we built in-house to support the needs of Cosmos , our media encoding platform. Over the past 2.5

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Percona

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Whenever you install your favorite MySQL server on a freshly created Ubuntu instance, you start by updating the configuration for MySQL, such as configuring buffer pool, changing the default datadir director, and disabling one of the most outstanding features – query cache. It’s a nice thing to do, but first things first.

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Percona

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Now it is time to get your databases ready for the rest of the year. If you replicate from one server to the next, are you replicating what you need? Second, peruse the accounts on your system to trim away those staff who are no longer with your organization. Welcome to 2023! First, how are your backups?

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Percona

JANUARY 25, 2023

Database administrators often need to identify inactive databases and users to save resources. This can be done using various methods to determine which databases and users are frequently accessed. We can save disk space and other resources by purging inactive databases and users.

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Percona

MAY 2, 2023

The common use cases involve sharing pt-mysql-summary, pt-stalk, and other OS-related details to assist Support Engineers or any other third-party team troubleshoot database-related issues. Sometimes crucial data sharing is avoided because of compliance rules, organizational policies, or numerous security concerns.

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Percona

APRIL 14, 2023

Below, we outline some proactive steps for achieving cost efficiency and maintaining performant database environments amid a turbulent economy: 1. Here are a few ways you can scale down and save: Audit your systems: Auditing your system for unused servers and eliminating those servers can reduce your cloud spend.

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SQL Shack

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In this article, we will uncover some secrets about the SQL Server tempdb database. Tempdb is a system database and it is used for various internal and user operations. Besides this, the tempdb has many unique characteristics, unlike the other databases.

Database 63

Database Servers Systems Design 63

SQL Shack

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This article explores the MSDB SQL Database maintenance and cleanup process essential for every DBA. Introduction SQL Server system database – MSDB stores SQL Server agent jobs, History, schedules, database mail, service broker, backup, and restore History.

Database 97

Database Servers Systems Processing 97

Percona

APRIL 28, 2023

Did you notice that Percona Server for MongoDB 6.0.5-4 One key to rule them all — improvements to master key rotation With the improvements introduced in Percona Server for MongoDB 6.0.5-4, 4, one key path can be used for all servers in a clustered environment. Changes introduced with Percona Server for MongoDB 6.0.5-4

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DZone

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Optimizing complex MySQL queries is crucial when dealing with large datasets, such as fetching data from a database containing one million records or more. Poorly optimized queries can lead to slow response times and increased load on the database server, negatively impacting user experience and system performance.

Performance 161

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Dynatrace

MARCH 6, 2024

IBM i, formerly known as iSeries, is an operating system developed by IBM for its line of IBM i Power Systems servers. It is based on the IBM AS/400 system and is known for its reliability, scalability, and security features. The extension runs remotely from your Dynatrace ActiveGates and connects to your IBM i system.

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Percona

JULY 31, 2023

Open source database architects usually do not implement business logic in their databases. This is in stark contrast to many commercial databases where this is a common practice. In the first case, all the heuristics are kept at the application layer, and the database has little or no effect on the data quality.

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Dynatrace

JANUARY 16, 2023

As Kubernetes adoption increases and it continues to advance technologically, Kubernetes has emerged as the “operating system” of the cloud. Kubernetes is emerging as the “operating system” of the cloud. The strongest Kubernetes growth areas are security, databases, and CI/CD technologies. Kubernetes moved to the cloud in 2022.

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HammerDB

OCTOBER 23, 2023

HammerDB uses stored procedures to achieve maximum throughput when benchmarking your database. However, there can be a lack of understanding of the benefits that stored procedures bring or if you have a benchmarking tool or database that doesn’t support stored procedures, then you have nothing to compare against.

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Percona

JUNE 15, 2023

Sometimes we might need to install/upgrade Percona Server for MySQL /MySQL 8 to a particular version in a test or production environment. Install Percona Server for MySQL 8 specific version packages via repository. Download specific Percona Server for MySQL 8 tarball packages and install them manually. bullseye amd64 1.7

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Scalegrid

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Imagine a world where your PostgreSQL® database connections are seamless and secure. Key Takeaways Understanding PostgreSQL hostname is essential for successful database connections. Configure the PostgreSQL hostname by editing configuration files and restarting the server, with secure storage of connection details to enhance security.

Database 130

Database Servers Storage Network 130

SQL Shack

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this article, we will learn how we can detect which operations cause to fill up SQL Server tempdb through the dynamic management views. What is SQL Server tempdb used for? Tempdb is one of the system databases, that is used by many activities in SQL Server to temporarily store data. Such as when a […].

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Scalegrid

JANUARY 25, 2024

Redis® is an in-memory database that provides blazingly fast performance. This makes it a compelling alternative to disk-based databases when performance is a concern. You will need to know which monitoring metrics for Redis to watch and a tool to monitor these critical server metrics to ensure its health.

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High Scalability

APRIL 3, 2019

PostgreSQL is an open source object-relational database system that has soared in popularity over the past 30 years from its active, loyal, and growing community. For the 2nd year in a row, PostgreSQL has kept the title of #1 fastest growing database in the world according to the DBMS of the Year report by the experts at DB-Engines.

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Scalegrid

JANUARY 19, 2024

When a MongoDB rollback happens, it can cause trouble to your data integrity and system consistency. For example, memory-resident databases without persistent disks, such as Redis cluster setups or Apache Spark installations, rely on stand-alone machines.

Database 130

Database Network Servers Monitoring 130

Percona

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

MySQL performance tuning offers several significant advantages for effective database management and optimization. Enhanced Database Efficiency By adjusting configuration settings, you can markedly enhance the overall efficiency of your MySQL database. Experiencing database performance issues?

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DZone

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your environment is like many others, it can often seem like your systems produce logs filled with a bunch of excess data. Since you need to access multiple components (servers, databases, network infrastructure, applications, etc.)

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SQL Shack

AUGUST 15, 2019

This article explores the usage of TempDB and different ways to shrink the TempDB database in SQL Server Each instance of Microsoft SQL Server has a system database TempDB. It is a backbone for the SQL Server instance.

Database 57

Database Servers Systems Monitoring 57

Percona

MAY 1, 2023

It has default settings for all of the database parameters. It is primarily the responsibility of the database administrator or developer to tune PostgreSQL according to their system’s workload. The performance of a PostgreSQL database has a significant impact on the overall effectiveness of an application.

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Percona

MARCH 13, 2023

to MySQL 8, we could choose to do an in-place upgrade or set up another MySQL 8 server(s) from the existing running MySQL 5.7 server with Percona XtraBackup. In my lab, we have two test nodes: PRIMARY: mysql57 (192.168.56.111) with Percona Server 5.7 server instances are ready for an upgrade. On primary server mysql5.7,

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Scalegrid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way we manage databases is undergoing a transformative shift. The rise of Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) is not just a trend but a strategic response to the growing complexities of data management. However, using a database as a service is not without its set of challenges.

Healthcare 130

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SQL Performance

APRIL 15, 2020

SQL Server has always provided the ability to capture actual queries in an easily-consumable rowset format – first with legacy SQL Server Profiler, later via Extended Events, and now with a combination of those two concepts in Azure SQL Database. Enter the New SQL Server Profiler. Legacy Profiler "Standard" trace events.

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Scalegrid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

How the MongoDB timeout is set up can significantly affect your application’s performance, no matter if you are an experienced MongoDB user or just starting with NoSQL databases. Typical applications are interacting with different database servers based on the business logic.

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DZone

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It is also defined as a software testing type that verifies whether the communication between two different software systems is done correctly. Web server and application server interface. Database server and application server interface. Common Components of Interface Testing.

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Dynatrace

JANUARY 23, 2024

In May 2023 the critical vulnerability CVE-2020-36641 in the Java library aXMLRPC was published in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). XML external entity (XXE) exploit The aXMLRPC library allows its users to connect to a server and perform RPC calls using the XML-RPC protocol over HTTP. xml version="1.0"?> > <!DOCTYPE

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Percona

JANUARY 24, 2023

Databases on Kubernetes continue their rising trend. For example, for my MongoDB cluster, I have six PVCs: three x replica set nodes and three x config server nodes. But snapshots cannot provide you with the same RPO as native database mechanisms. AWS EBS Snapshots). Volume snapshots in the clouds store data in increments.

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Speed Curve

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Server-timing headers are a key tool in understanding what's happening within that black box of Time to First Byte (TTFB). Cue server-timing headers Historically, when looking at page speed, we've had the tendency to ignore TTFB when trying to optimize the user experience. I mean, why wouldn't we?

Servers 57

Servers Cache Retail Benchmarking 57

Dynatrace

MAY 27, 2022

As a result, many IT teams are turning to artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) , which integrates AI into operations to automate systems across the development lifecycle. An IT organization is often unaware a critical server has gone down until a user reports it. An example of the self-healing web.

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