MySQL is the most popular and powerful open-source database. As applications become more data-dependent, the database application resources are often under pressure to perform at their limits. Every Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) performs better when it is configured optimally, so it is important to consider the relational database platform and potential workload.
This white paper focuses on seven of the most important tuning configurations for MySQL. After reading this paper, database administrators (DBAs) and businesses will better understand how to drive efficiency and maximize their investment.