SQL Tuning
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What is SQL Tuning?
SQL tuning is the attempt to diagnose and repair SQL statements that fail to meet a performance standard. It is a broad topic and many books have been written as reference. It's important to benchmark and profile to simulate and uncover bottlenecks.
- Benchmark - Simulate high-load situations with tools such as ab.
- Profile - Enable tools such as the slow query log to help track performance issues.
Benchmarking and profiling might point you to the following optimizations.
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SQL Tuning: common questions
Can I learn SQL Tuning in Hindi?
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Is this SQL Tuning tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 48 of 147 in the free System Design roadmap, in stage 14, Asynchronism. If you are new to System Design, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.