An oversized InnoDB buffer pool will consume too many resources and can be slower than necessary. Let’s see how to check if we can shrink it.
MariaDB InnoDB
Is InnoDB Buffer Pool big enough?
InnoDB buffer pool is the most important memory area to allocate. It contains the most frequently read data and index entries from InnoDB tables. Let’s see how to check if it is big enough.
READ ONLY transactions in MariaDB and MySQL
Transactions can be read only. This article explains what read only transactions are and why we should use them when appropriate.
Why Tables need a Primary Key in MariaDB and MySQL
In MariaDB and MySQL, all tables should have a primary key – especially InnoDB tables. Here’s why.