Row-based Replication
Row-based Replication was introduced in MySQL 5.1. It's not the default (yet), but I really like it. I wanted to tell you what limitations you may face with statement-based, and why you should join me...
View ArticleImproving MySQL's default configuration
One of MySQL's continued values is to be easy to use. A key part of this, is making sure the default configuration is kept up to date and safe for everyone. Internally, these configuration changes are...
View ArticleWhat to tune in MySQL 5.6 after installation
As the result of a number of improvements to default values, MySQL 5.6 requires far less configuration than previous versions of MySQL. Having said that, I wanted to write about the settings that you...
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Reducing MySQL durability for testing
A while ago, I wrote how to make MySQL perform durably in production. Today I want to do the opposite: configure MySQL (with the InnoDB storage engine) for when you really don't care about your data....
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Configuring MySQL to use minimal memory
I've been experimenting with MySQL Fabric - the official tool in development to provide HA and sharding. Part of this experimentation has meant that I have been running 7 copies of the MySQL Server on...
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An easy way to describe MySQL's Binary Log Group Commit
It struck me today; there is an easy way to describe MySQL's Binary Log group commit improvements from MySQL 5.0-5.7 by using the example of a single ferry trying to ship passengers from point A to...
View ArticleWhat defaults would you like to see changed in MySQL 5.7?
In MySQL 5.6, one of the most well received changes was improving the default configuration to be safer, and easier to use. We are seeking community feedback for improvements that can be made to the...
View ArticleProposal to change Replication and InnoDB Settings in MySQL 5.7
In the MySQL Team, we are currently evaluating potential changes to the default server configuration for MySQL 5.7. For more context, please see my earlier post here. One of the specific changes we...
View ArticleProposal to change additional defaults in MySQL 5.7
Following on from my earlier proposal to change Replication + InnoDB settings, in the MySQL team, we are proposing to make the following additional changes to defaults in MySQL 5.7: Setting Old Default...
View ArticleProposal to change additional defaults in MySQL 5.7 (February Edition)
Following on from my two earlier posts, in the MySQL team we are proposing a new set of changes to defaults for MySQL 5.7: Setting Old Default New Default log_slow_admin_statements OFF ON...
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