MySQL
MySQL HandlerSocket under Ubuntu
Starting with the great work of Yoshinori-san Using MySQL as a NoSQL – A story for exceeding 750,000 qps on a commodity server and Golan Zakai who posted Installing Dena’s HandlerSocket NoSQL plugin for MySQL on Centos I configured and tested HandlerSocket under Ubuntu 10.
Read moreImproving MySQL Insert thoughput
There are three simple practices that can improve general INSERT throughput. Each requires consideration on how the data is collected and what is acceptable data loss in a disaster. General inserting of rows can be performed as single INSERT’s for example.
Read moreOTN MySQL conference slides
2010 has been the first year I have re-presented any of my developed MySQL presentations. Historically I have always created new presentations, however Paul Vallee gave me some valuable advice at UC 2010.
Read moreChange in MySQL logo
This is only a piece of trivia, however has anybody noticed that the MySQL logo has changed. Using the Legal Trademark page we can see the old logo and the new logo together.
Read moreMySQL Support Options
Oracle has released news about changing policies of MySQL Enterprise Support effectively dropping annual support for Basic and Silver. The entry level support is now $3000 per server per year. The MySQL support team now part of Oracle has great resources however Oracle is in the business of making money.
Read moreMySQL Best Practices for DBAs and Developers
This is one of the MySQL presentations I’m doing on the OTN LAD Tour in South America, starting today in Lima, Peru. MySQL Best Practices for DBAs and Developers Learn the right techniques to maximize your investment in MySQL by knowing the best practices for DBAs and Developers.
Read moreMySQL 5.5 and transaction management
Announced at MySQL Sunday was the Release Candidate edition of MySQL 5.5.6. Also noted by Geert where he points out the default storage engine is now InnoDB. However, for those from a background other then MySQL there is still a gotcha.
Read moreCommon MySQL Scalability Mistakes
This week I was one of the presenters at the first Surge Scalability Conference in Baltimore. An event that focused not just on one technology but on what essential tools, technologies and practices system architects need to know about for successfully scaling web applications.
Read moreOTN Interview about MySQL
I was interviewed by Justin Kestelyn the OTN Senior Director about MySQL at Oracle Open World this week. Some highlights of the questions asked: 0:55 Since the close of acquisition has there been any change in direction?
Read moreSuccessful MySQL Scalability Presentation
Last night I was the invited guest at the SF MySQL Meetup . In my presentation “Successful MySQL Scalability” I talked about a set of principles to ensure appropriate system architecture, data availability and best practices to build an ideal solution for your business.
Read moreMySQL South America tour
DISCLAIMER: This post contains no technical MySQL content however it is good news for the MySQL Community. MySQL content will be included for the first time with the LAOUC (Latin American Oracle Usergroups Council) Oracle tour that is being organized in conjunction with OTN (Oracle Technology Network).
Read more2011 MySQL Conferences
Next year will mark a significant change for the MySQL community. At least three major conferences will have dedicated MySQL content that is great for attendees getting the best information on how to use MySQL from the experts in the field.
Read moreThe case against using rpm packaging for MySQL
In some environments using a distro package management system may* provide benefits including handling dependencies and providing a simpler approach when there are no dedicated DBA or SA resources. However, the incorrect use can result in pain and in this instance production downtime.
Read moreUpcoming MySQL Conferences
Unlike previous years when the number of conferences with MySQL content diminishes after the O’Reilly MySQL and OSCON conferences (Open SQL Camp excluded), this year has a lot on offer.
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