Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Focus Areas
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Tune `innodb_buffer_pool_size` to cover working sets
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Watch slow query logs and add indexes where needed
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Commands & Queries
SHOW GLOBAL STATUS LIKE 'Threads_connected'
Check connection count
SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'innodb_buffer_pool_size'
Inspect buffer pool
SET GLOBAL slow_query_log = ON
Enable slow query logging
Summary
Balance buffer pools, connections, and query plans for steady throughput.
💡 Pro Tip:
Scale buffer pools to fill RAM and rotate slow query logs routinely.