Preserving the performance of your database needs to be done properly. Otherwise, the entire organization suffers because of a slow database. Sometimes, all it takes is one poorly written statement to make database execution utilize an exc…

There are several SQL Server hosts containing numerous instances while a database management system operates. These instances consume resources - some of them significantly more than others - causing CPU issues. However, it can be difficul…

One question that consultants are frequently asked is whether it is better to focus on upgrading hardware or optimizing software. Here, we’ll analyze this question from the consultants’ point of view and understand why they suggest a hardw…

Intense database overload can have many reasons, one of which is a large number of cron job copies running at the same time. Naturally, an unusually large number of cron jobs will have an extreme effect on database performance. In case the…

How many partitions can one have in MySQL? As a DBA, you may face this question sooner or later, either as a hypothetical one or as an interesting case in a real-world scenario. What if a client dealing with a huge MySQL data warehouse has…