MySQL 8.0 Histograms

Prior to MySQL 8.0, MySQL was missing a very well know feature in other RDBMS: optimizer histograms. The Optimizer Team implemented this feature as more and more MySQL DBAs were requesting it. Definition But what are histograms ? For wikipedia,…

Overview of fragmented MySQL InnoDB tables

The major engine for MySQL is InnoDB, it complies with the ACID properties for a transactional database engine. Even if InnoDB is the most recommended engine for MySQL, it has also some caveats. The biggest criticism lies in the amount…

pre-FOSDEM MySQL Day 2018

As last year, we will take advantage of the mass presence of our engineers during FOSDEM to organize a MySQL Day once again. The Agenda is not yet known, but save the date and schedule your trip to Brussels keeping…

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