High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, Replication, and More

emHigh Performance MySQL/em is the definitive guide to building fast, reliable systems with MySQL. Written by noted experts with years of real-world experience building very large systems, this book covers every aspect of MySQL performance in detail, and focuses on robustness, security, and data integrity. emHigh Performance MySQL /emteaches you advanced techniques in depth so you can bring out MySQL's full power. Learn how to design schemas, indexes, queries and advanced MySQL features for maximum performance, and get detailed guidance for tuning your MySQL server, operating system, and hardware to their fullest potential. You'll also learn practical, safe, high-performance ways to scale your applications with replication, load balancing, high availability, and failover. This second edition is completely revised and greatly expanded, with deeper coverage in all areas. Major additions include:br / ul liEmphasis throughout on both performance and reliability br //li liThorough coverage of storage engines, including in-depth tuning and optimizations for the InnoDB storage engine br //li liEffects of new features in MySQL 5.0 and 5.1, including stored procedures, partitioned databases, triggers, and views br //li liA detailed discussion on how to build very large, highly scalable systems with MySQL br //li liNew options for backups and replication br //li liOptimization of advanced querying features, such as full-text searches br //li liFour new appendices/li /ul The book also includes chapters on benchmarking, profiling, backups, security, and tools and techniques to help you measure, monitor, and manage your MySQL installations.