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An approach to index tuning – Part 2

SQL Performance

In my last post , I started to outline the process I go through when tuning queries – specifically when I discover that I need to add a new index, or modify an existing one. His version can be used for the plan cache – the only challenge there is the information is transient, so you may not capture every query that uses a particular index.

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MySQL Performance Tuning 101: Key Tips to Improve MySQL Database Performance

Percona

While there is no magic bullet for MySQL performance tuning, there are a few areas that can be focused on upfront that can dramatically improve the performance of your MySQL installation. What are the Benefits of MySQL Performance Tuning? A finely tuned database processes queries more efficiently, leading to swifter results.

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PostgreSQL Performance Tuning: Optimizing Database Parameters for Maximum Efficiency

Percona

Out of the box, the default PostgreSQL configuration is not tuned for any particular workload. It is primarily the responsibility of the database administrator or developer to tune PostgreSQL according to their system’s workload. What is PostgreSQL performance tuning? Why is PostgreSQL performance tuning important?

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Crucial Redis Monitoring Metrics You Must Watch

Scalegrid

Effective management of memory stores with policies like LRU/LFU proactive monitoring of the replication process and advanced metrics such as cache hit ratio and persistence indicators are crucial for ensuring data integrity and optimizing Redis’s performance. Cache Hit Ratio The cache hit ratio represents the efficiency of cache usage.

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PostgreSQL Connection Pooling: Part 3 – Pgpool-II

Scalegrid

It supports high-availability, provides automated load balancing, and has the intelligence to balance load between masters and slaves so write loads are always directed at masters, while read loads are directed to slaves. The Pgpool-II parent process forks 32 child processes by default – these are available for connection.

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Tuning SQL Server Reporting Services

SQL Performance

This article will cover many areas that database administrators need to be aware of in order to properly license, recover, and tune a Reporting Services installation. Tuning Options. Tuning SSRS is much like any other application. General Tuning. Installation and support of SSRS can be confusing.

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Migrating Critical Traffic At Scale with No Downtime?—?Part 1

The Netflix TechBlog

Migrating Critical Traffic At Scale with No Downtime — Part 1 Shyam Gala , Javier Fernandez-Ivern , Anup Rokkam Pratap , Devang Shah Hundreds of millions of customers tune into Netflix every day, expecting an uninterrupted and immersive streaming experience. It helps expose memory leaks, deadlocks, caching issues, and other system issues.

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