by Nagarajan Ponnusamy | Feb 19, 2025 | General, KnowledgeBase, MySQL
In today’s digital landscape, data is the lifeblood of any organization. As a Database Administrator (DBA), you’re not just managing data; you’re safeguarding it. With cyber threats constantly evolving, database administrators (DBAs) must proactively...
by Vasanthakumar | Feb 12, 2025 | KnowledgeBase, MySQL
XtraBackup is one of Percona’s primary backup offerings, and it is well-known among DBAs as one of the primary open-source utilities for performing hot backups. The tool is known to avoid locking databases during its backup procedures – of course, it has a...
by Nagarajan Ponnusamy | Jan 29, 2025 | KnowledgeBase, MySQL
Ever encountered a cryptic error message in MySQL or noticed unexpected data behavior? The culprit might be hidden in the often-overlooked realm of SQL modes. While the default SQL mode settings are generally considered “recommended,” understanding and...
by Nagarajan Ponnusamy | Jan 22, 2025 | KnowledgeBase, MySQL
Have you ever encountered strange characters in your database, or noticed incorrect sorting of data? Chances are, the culprit is related to character sets and collations. These often-overlooked aspects of MySQL are crucial for handling text data correctly, especially...
by Vasanthakumar | Oct 9, 2024 | MySQL
Query optimization is a key feature in all databases. In this blog, I try to offer my own experiences with query optimization. This blog explains the methods for achieving query optimization in MySQL along with directions on how one can do it. Topics: 1....
by Mariappan Ponnusamy | Sep 24, 2024 | MySQL, troubleshooting
Accidentally deleting data from a MySQL database can be a stressful experience. Fortunately, if you have a regular backup strategy and binary logging enabled, you can effectively recover the lost data. In this blog post, we will walk through the steps to recover...
