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View ArticleHow To Check The Available Memory In Your HeatWave MySQL Cluster Via SQL
This blog post gives you a quick and easy SQL statement to check the available memory in your HeatWave MySQL cluster.
View ArticleMySQL 9.2 ! Thank you for your contributions!
At the beginning of the year, we released MySQL 9.2, the latest Innovation Release. Sorry for the delay, but I was busy with the preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days and FOSDEM MySQL Belgium Days. Of course,...
View ArticleMySQL 9.2 : thank you for your contributions!
Thank you to all contributors that have their patches added to MySQL 9.2
View ArticleSmarter Query Routing with MySQL Routing Guidelines
Announcing and introducing MySQL Routing Guidelines - A smarter, more flexible, and declarative approach to query routing in MySQL InnoDB Cluster, ClusterSet, and ReplicaSet.
View ArticleMulticloud: deploying a MySQL HeatWave instance on AWS
Multicloud is a cloud adoption strategy that utilizes services from multiple cloud providers rather than relying on just one. This approach enables organizations to take advantage of the best services...
View ArticleMulticloud: deploying a MySQL HeatWave instance on AWS
How to deploy MySQL HeatWave on AWS
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Oracle Technology Roundtable for Digital Natives – Let’s have a look at AI,...
Yesterday I participated to the Oracle Technology Roundtable for Digital Natives in Zurich. It was a good opportunity to learn more about AI, Cloud and HeatWave with the focus on very trendy features...
View ArticleMaking CREATE/DROP SCHEMA Truly Atomic in MySQL
This blog discusses atomicity in MySQL's CREATE/DROP SCHEMA operations, examines issues in earlier versions, and shows how atomicity was achieved, using crash scenarios for illustration.
View ArticleDeploying MySQL InnoDB ClusterSet Across Kubernetes Clusters Using Cilium
This blog delves into deploying InnoDB ClusterSet with MySQL Operator across multiple Kubernetes clusters using Cilium. It illustrates how Cilium facilitates seamless connectivity between clusters,...
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Extending MySQL 5.7: Percona Releases Post-End-of-Life Source Code to the...
Percona is excited to announce the community release of our MySQL 5.7 End-of-Life (EOL) source code for both Percona Server for MySQL (PS) version 5.7.44-52 and Percona XtraDB Cluster (PXC) version...
View ArticleHow MySQL Enterprise Edition Secures Government Data and Ensures Regulatory...
Learn how MySQL Enterprise Edition empowers government agencies to secure sensitive data, comply with stringent regulations like NIST and DISA STIG, and achieve digital transformation goals—all while...
View ArticleEnabling FIPS Mode - MySQL Server, Linux, OpenSSH, and OpenSSL 3
Ensuring FIPS compliance is crucial for securing sensitive data and meeting compliance objectives. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) are a set...
View ArticleMySQL Cluster Manager for MySQL NDB Cluster
An introduction to how to manage MySQL NDB Cluster (NDB) using MySQL Cluster Manager (MCM). A walk-through of basic MCM usage.
View ArticleBest MySQL GUI Tools for Linux
Linux has a reputation as an operating system for programmers. So, if you are a software developer who designs MySQL-based solutions, chances are high that you will do it on Linux. Thus, it would be...
View ArticleAutomatic Health Check in MySQL Group Replication
Automatic Health Check in MySQL Group Replication
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Percona Server for MySQL 8.4.2 vs 8.0.40: Comparison of Variables and Keywords
In this blog, we will look at the differences between LTS (Long Term Stable) versions of Percona Server for MySQL. Released in April 2019, MySQL 8.0 represented a major change from the previous...
View ArticleHow MySQL Enterprise Edition Helps Government Agencies Reduce Costs
Discover how MySQL Enterprise Edition helps government agencies reduce IT costs by up to 90% while enhancing security, scalability, and efficiency. Learn how transitioning from costly legacy systems to...
View ArticleEasy Management of MySQL NDB Cluster with MCM
An introduction to how to manage MySQL NDB Cluster (NDB) using MySQL Cluster Manager (MCM). A walk-through of managing NDB in a multi-host setup, backup and restore, scaling NDB, and upgrading NDB.
View ArticleContrib RFC: Counters for Slow InnoDB Sync Reads
I just submitted a MySQL Contribution and I would like to gather feedback about it. Depending on the received feedback, I might submit an updated contribution. The contribution is...
View ArticleMulticloud: replicating from HeatWave MySQL on AWS to OCI
In the previous post, we saw how to deploy MySQL HeatWave on Amazon. Multicloud refers to the coordinated use of cloud services from multiple providers. In addition to our previous post, where we...
View ArticleMulticloud: replicating from HeatWave MySQL on AWS to OCI
How to use MySQL HeatWave on AWS and OCI and connect them to replicate.
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Percona XtraBackup 8.4 Pro: Reduce Server Locking by up to 4300X
When performing backups, reducing the amount of time your server is locked can significantly improve performance and minimize disruptions. Percona XtraBackup 8.4 Pro introduces improvements in how DDL...
View ArticleMySQL HeatWave as Vector Store and more
MySQL HeatWave integrates GenAI capabilities into MySQL on OCI. We have demonstrated how HeatWave GenAI can leverage RAG’s capability to utilize ingested documents (unstructured data) in LakeHouse and...
View ArticleMySQL HeatWave as Vector Store and more with GenAI
In this article you will see how to create embeddings of your database's content and store those vectors in MySQL HeatWave. Then you will discover the power of HeatWave GenAI to RAG your data with LLMs
View ArticleHytera Leverages MySQL Enterprise Edition to Enhance Equipment Performance...
Based in China, Hytera Communications Corporation Limited is a global leader in providing innovative communications technologies and solutions. MySQL Enterprise Edition has enhanced both the...
View ArticleMySQL TIMESTAMPDIFF() Function: Syntax, Examples & Use Cases
The TIMESTAMPDIFF() function in MySQL calculates differences between two points in time. This article explores TIMESTAMPDIFF(), covering its syntax, everyday use cases, and best practices for...
View ArticleENUM Data Type in MySQL: Syntax, Examples and Best Practices
Learn how to use ENUM in MySQL to store predefined values efficiently. Find syntax, examples, and best practices for the ENUM data type. The post ENUM Data Type in MySQL: Syntax, Examples and Best...
View ArticleDoing a 'Incremental' Dump With MySQL Shell
In this post, we demonstrate how to perform an incremental dump of data using MySQL Shell by leveraging the `util.dumpBinlogs()` function.
View ArticleHow to Host MySQL Database: Best Methods & Hosting Solutions
Need MySQL database hosting? Learn how to host a MySQL database on cloud, VPS, or local servers. Compare costs, features, and providers. The post How to Host MySQL Database: Best Methods & Hosting...
View ArticleKey Differences Between VARCHAR And CHAR in MySQL
Most database performance issues don’t start with complex queries or heavy traffic—they begin at the foundation: data type selection. One seemingly small decision—CHAR vs. VARCHAR—can dictate whether...
View ArticleMySQL Date Format: Understanding Date, Time, and Datetime in MySQL
Time zones, truncation, formatting nightmares—oh MySQL, why so complex? Learn the key differences between TIMESTAMP and DATETIME, when to use each, and how to prevent time-based bugs in your queries....
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