Planet MySQL HA Blog
The Planet MySQL HA Blog aggregates content from sources that cover topics related to high availability (HA) for MySQL databases.
MySQL Memory Usage: A Guide to Optimization
Struggling with MySQL memory spikes? Knowing how and where memory is allocated can make all the difference in maintaining a fast, reliable database. From global buffers to session-specific allocations, understanding the details of MySQL’s memory management can help you optimize performance and avoid slowdowns. Let’s explore the core elements of MySQL memory usage with best practices for trimming excess in demanding environments.
A thread through my 2025 Postgres events
I recently got back from PostgreSQL Conference Europe in Riga, marking the end of my conference activities for 2025. The speakers were great. The audience, for the Extensions Showcase on Community Day on Tuesday and my Kubernetes from the database out talk, were great. The event team was great. The singing at karaoke was terrible, but it’s supposed to be.