As a MySQL consultant, I keep running into the same two problems: reviewing MySQL configurations and generating realistic test data for validation. So I built two focused MySQL tools to…
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During any MySQL major version upgrade, especially when moving from 8.0 to 8.4, it’s not just about compatibility checks. Subtle default changes can directly impact MySQL performance tuning, and if…
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MySQL HeatWave Service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides built-in telemetry and logging capabilities that help organizations monitor database activity, troubleshoot issues, and maintain operational health. These logs are valuable not only for operations and performance tuning, but also for governance and regulatory compliance, where audit logging can be essential for tracking database activity and […]
Oracle was proud to sponsor and participate in TEDAI San Francisco, a sold-out event that brought together over 1,200 attendees from across industries to explore, debate, and celebrate the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Through a mix of key panels, a 48-hour hackathon, and thought leadership engagement, Oracle showcased its commitment to responsible AI innovation […]
Benchmarking MyRocks vs. InnoDB in Memory-Constrained Environments It is a well-known fact in the database world that InnoDB is incredibly fast when the entire database fits into memory. But what happens when your data grows beyond your available RAM? MyRocks, built on RocksDB, is frequently recommended as a superior choice for environments constrained by memory, […]
Announcing MySQL HeatWave Telemetry data publishing into OCI Log Analytics — the easiest way to view , analyze the MYSQL Heatwave Logs New build-in feature to publish the MySQL Logs to OCI Log Analytics Telemetry Data: The Following data will be published based on the user selection1. Error log: Contains a record of mysqld startup and shutdown […]
In my recent series on Scoped Vector Search, we looked at the query patterns that make vector search a first-class citizen in MySQL. While the logic for those searches is now established, the infrastructure supporting them requires constant attention as the MySQL ecosystem moves toward its new release model.
Today, I’m announcing MyVector v1.26.3. This is a foundational release focused on environment compatibility and CI/CD robustness.
What’s in v1.26.3?
This release ensures that MyVector remains stable and buildable across the shifting landscape of MySQL Innovation and LTS releases.
Moving from Ops Insights/Database Management to OCI Monitoring and Unified Log Analytics OCI is updating the recommended approach for observing MySQL HeatWave. This includes changes to existing integrations, along with a path forward that provides stronger log analytics and AI-assisted analysis—while continuing to use OCI Monitoring as the foundational layer for metrics and alarms. What’s […]
This is a quick one. My attention was recently brought (thanks Simon) on a relatively recent comment (25 Nov 2025) in Bug #103672 - Binlog compression transaction payload event exceeds max allowed packet :
The underlying server bug was fixed in 8.0.34 in BUG#33588473. The server now falls back to writing the transaction without compression, if the compressed size would
In the world of database management, MySQL HeatWave offers powerful in-memory analytics capabilities that can supercharge your OLTP queries. But what happens when you introduce views into the mix? A common question I get is: “If I create a view in MySQL, does this view run against the data stored in the tables in HeatWave […]