Planet MySQL HA Blog

The Planet MySQL HA Blog aggregates content from sources that cover topics related to high availability (HA) for MySQL databases.

Why MariaDB Galera Cluster 11.4?

| Galera Cluster
If you read Changes and Improvements in MariaDB 11.4 you might think there are no MariaDB Galera Cluster changes in this long-term series, maintained until May 2029, but this is far from the truth. There are a few things that you can totally benefit from in MariaDB Galera Cluster, and this series continues from Why […]

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Changing HeatWave MySQL shape and configuration with minimal downtime

The Oracle HeatWave MySQL service offers users the flexibility to modify DB system shapes and configuration, enabling them to adapt to changing workloads and enhance performance. In this blog post we'll share insights into the latest changes related to DB system shape and configuration changes, mostly focusing on the high availability and read replicas support.

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Available now: OCI Database Management and Ops Insights for on-premises MySQL databases

OCI Database Management and OCI Ops Insights services deliver advanced capabilities to simplify the monitoring of External MySQL databases, offer detailed granular insights, and reduce the burden of managing infrastructure resources. Additionally, as a cloud-native, managed solution, these services eliminate the need to maintain the monitoring solution itself.

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Percona Operator for MongoDB 1.19: Remote Backups, Auto-Generated Passwords, and More!

| Percona
The latest release of the Percona Operator for MongoDB, version 1.19, is here. It brings a suite of enhancements designed to streamline your MongoDB deployments on Kubernetes. This release introduces a technical preview of remote file server backups, simplifies user management with auto-generated passwords, supports Percona Server for MongoDB 8.0, and includes numerous other improvements and bug fixes. Let’s dive into the details of what 1.19 has to offer. Remote Backups with Network File System (Technical Preview) Backing up your MongoDB data is crucial, and Percona Operator for MongoDB 1.

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Percona Monitoring and Management 3.0.0 (GA)

| Percona
We’re excited to announce the release of Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 3.0.0 GA. The Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 3.0.0 release delivers major security and stability enhancements. Notable security improvements include rootless deployments and encryption of sensitive data, along with improved API authentication using Grafana service accounts. Deployment options have expanded with official ARM support and the ability to use Podman for rootless deployments, providing flexibility and better security. Additionally, the introduction of containerized architecture has increased…

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Percona Monitoring and Management 3.0.0-GA - Tech Preview

| Percona
We’re excited to announce the Tech Preview release of Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 3.0.0 (GA). This release is intended for testing environments only, as it’s not yet production-ready. The public release will be available through standard channels in upcoming days. The Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 3.0.0 release delivers major security and stability enhancements. Notable security improvements include rootless deployments and encryption of sensitive data, along with improved API authentication using Grafana service accounts.

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Percona Monitoring and Management 3.0.0-GA

| Percona
We’re excited to announce the release of Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 3.0.0 GA. The Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM) 3.0.0 release delivers major security and stability enhancements. Notable security improvements include rootless deployments and encryption of sensitive data, along with improved API authentication using Grafana service accounts. Deployment options have expanded with official ARM support and the ability to use Podman for rootless deployments, providing flexibility and better security. Additionally, the introduction of containerized architecture has increased…

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MySQL latest performance review

This article is focused on describing the latest performance benchmarking executed on the latest release of MySQL and Percona. 

In this set of tests I have used the machine described here.  

Assumptions

There are many ways to run tests, and we know that results may vary depending on how you play with many factors, like the environment or the MySQL server settings. However, if we compare several versions of the same product on the same platform, it is logical to assume that all the versions will have the same “chance” to behave well or badly unless we…

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Why MariaDB Galera Cluster 10.11?

| Galera Cluster
Why MariaDB Server with Galera Cluster 10.11, you might ask? Well, there are plenty of Galera Cluster improvements that one might consider, and know that it rolls up with features that we have been contributing in the rolling short-term releases from 10.7/10.8/10.9/10.10. So, MariaDB Server 10.11 is a long-term support release which means you get […]

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Succeed with HeatWave – Part 1

This blog introduces HeatWave, a cloud service that integrates AI, transactions, and analytics in a single solution, with a focus on HeatWave MySQL. It outlines common challenges faced by businesses using MySQL. The blog also highlights use cases across various industries and provides a step-by-step migration program for businesses looking to move to HeatWave MySQL. Overall, it emphasizes HeatWave’s ability to improve performance, reduce costs, and simplify database management for MySQL users.

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