So cloning is a great subject. I mean we clone sheep, we can clone human organs in time we might be able to clone humans, but thats a topic for scientist and philosophers.

What is MySQL Replicaion:

The MySQL clone plugin can be used to replicate data from a MySQL server to another MySQL server, and it supports replication. The cloning process creates a physical snapshot of the data, including tables, schemas, tablespaces, and data dictionary metadata. It tracks replication coordinates from the source server and transfers them to the replica, which allows replication to begin at a consistent position in the replication stream. This data includes the binary log position (filename, offset) and the gtid_executed GTID set. The replication metadata repositories are also copied during the cloning operation.

The clone plugin that was released with MySQL Version 8.0.17. Its quick and very easy to setup. You can use …

Replication being slow—replication lag—is a common complaint, but MySQL replication is actually really fast. Let’s run a controlled experiment and peek inside the Performance Schema binary logs to see why.

Replication being slow—replication lag—is a common complaint, but MySQL replication is actually really fast. Let’s run a controlled experiment and peek inside the Performance Schema and binary logs to see why.

Replication being slow—replication lag—is a common complaint, but MySQL replication is actually really fast. Let’s run a controlled experiment and peek inside the Performance Schema and binary logs to see why.

MySQL Shell offer many features to make life easier for DBAs and developers. In this post we talk discuss the comprehensives help system in MySQL Shell.

After the pandemic we’re thrilled to announce the refresh of MySQL Meetups! Join us for an engaging afternoon as we dive into the latest developments in the MySQL Community Edition. What is new? This special event will explore the latest features and enhancements in MySQL versions 8.0 to 8.4. Learn about the benefits these updates […]

The latest Episode of MySQL Shorts is now available! Check out Episode 64 on the MySQL YouTube Channel to learn how to create a read replica in MySQL HeatWave.

Episode #64 of MySQL Shorts in now available!

MySQL Meetup

Over the last few years, I have become quite smitten with MySQL Shell. For those who may not be familiar with MySQL Shell, it is a new(ish) command line interface (CLI) for connecting to and managing MySQL instances. During a recent episode of Inside MySQL: Sakila Speaks, Fred and I talked to Miguel Araujo about many of the helpful […]