In this article, we'll explain why encrypting tablespaces and binary logs in MySQL is so important. Do expect step-by-step guidelines and practical examples demonstrating common risks coming with non-encryption.
MySQL InnoDB
MySQL was the first DBMS to introduce the concept of storage engines in the early 2000s. This was one of its main ...
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.
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.
Transactions can be read only. This article explains what read only transactions are and why we should use them when appropriate.
In MariaDB and MySQL, all tables should have a primary key – especially InnoDB tables. Here's why.