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Diagnosing and Resolving MySQL Deadlocks: InnoDB Log Analysis and Lock Ordering Techniques

By IT From Zero November 7, 2026

A hands-on guide to resolving production MySQL deadlocks at 2 AM. Learn to analyze SHOW ENGINE INNODB STATUS logs, configure innodb_print_all_deadlocks, and design transactions to eliminate circular waits.

MySQL

A Guide to Configuring Table Partitioning in MySQL: Boosting Large Table Performance with RANGE and LIST

By IT From Zero October 25, 2026

Are tables over 50 million rows causing sluggish queries and crushing your database during DELETE operations? Table Partitioning (RANGE & LIST) in MySQL isolates data across partitions, accelerates query speeds, and reclaims disk space in seconds.

MySQL

Using MySQL Triggers in Practice: Validation, Audit Logging, and Avoiding Performance Pitfalls

By IT From Zero October 21, 2026

Practical lessons on using MySQL triggers in production: data validation, automated audit logging, and 4 critical rules to avoid database lock contention.

MySQL

Optimizing MySQL InnoDB Table Fragmentation: Using OPTIMIZE TABLE to Reclaim Disk Space

By IT From Zero October 7, 2026

Why does deleting millions of records fail to free up MySQL disk space? Here is how to detect InnoDB table fragmentation and safely use OPTIMIZE TABLE to reclaim disk space on production.

MySQL

InnoDB Page Compression: A Pro Tip to Reduce Storage by 50% and Extend SSD Lifespan for MySQL

By IT From Zero September 5, 2026

Discover how to use InnoDB Page Compression to reduce MySQL storage by 50%. Detailed guide on configuration, checking actual disk usage, and CPU performance considerations.

MySQL

Is MySQL Sluggish After a Restart? How to Keep Your Buffer Pool “Hot”

By IT From Zero August 26, 2026

Don't let MySQL fall into a 'Cold Cache' state after every restart. Detailed guide on how to configure InnoDB Buffer Pool Dump/Load to keep database performance at its peak.

MySQL

Mastering InnoDB Tablespace: Tips for Handling Bloated ibdata1 Files and Optimizing I/O

By IT From Zero August 25, 2026

Running out of disk space due to ibdata1? Discover how to configure File-Per-Table, General Tablespace, and SSD/HDD tiering to optimize I/O and manage MySQL storage effectively.

MySQL

Fixing the “The table is full” Error in MySQL: When Hundreds of GBs are Still Free

By IT From Zero August 24, 2026

Don't panic when MySQL reports 'The table is full' despite having free disk space. This guide shows how to relax innodb_data_file_path limits and optimize tablespaces effectively.

MySQL

Is MySQL COUNT(*) Slow? Don’t Let Your Dashboard Freeze When Data Hits Millions of Rows

By IT From Zero July 30, 2026

Why does MySQL COUNT(*) slow down on large InnoDB datasets? This article analyzes the impact of MVCC and provides 4 optimization techniques using Counter Tables, Metadata, and Redis.

Centos

Installing MySQL 8 on CentOS Stream 9: Official Repository, SELinux, and Performance Tuning

By IT From Zero July 3, 2026

Guide to installing MySQL 8 on CentOS Stream 9 from the official repository — avoiding the common pitfall of getting MariaDB instead. Covers SELinux configuration, firewalld access control, and InnoDB buffer pool tuning for production servers.