Three Database Nodes vs. Two Plus a Witness in a MySQL HA Cluster
This blog was written in response to a question about the differences between a 3-node MySQL cluster and a 2-node-plus-a-witness MySQL cluster for MySQL high availability (HA).
Feb 18, 2021
Make It Faster: Improving MySQL Write Performance for Tungsten Cluster Replicas
Improving MySQL Write Performance for Tungsten Cluster Slaves: In this blog post we explore various options for performance tuning MySQL server for better replica replication performance.
Sep 26, 2019
Performance
Zero-Downtime Cluster Maintenance: Comparing the Procedures for Upgrades versus DB/OS Maintenance
Part of the power of Tungsten Clustering for MySQL / MariaDB is the ability to perform true zero-downtime maintenance, allowing client applications full access to the database layer, while taking out individual nodes for maintenance and upgrades. In this blog post we cover various types of maintenance scenarios, the best practices associated with each type of action, and the key steps to ensure the highest availability.
Aug 26, 2019
Cluster Management, Database Administration, Zero Downtime Maintenance
How to move the Relay role to another node in a Composite Tungsten Cluster
How to move the Relay role to another node in a Composite Tungsten Cluster
Jul 25, 2019
24/7/365 Support, Database Administration, Cluster Management, Zero Downtime Maintenance
Configuring the Tungsten Connector for PCI Compliance
This blog is about configuring Tungsten for PCI compliance.
Jun 18, 2019
Intelligent Proxy
Using Keep-Alives To Ensure Long-Running MySQL & MariaDB Sessions Stay Connected
In this blog post we will discuss how to use the Tungsten Connector keep-alive feature to ensure long-running MySQL & MariaDB/Percona Server client sessions stay connected in a Tungsten Cluster.
Jun 14, 2019
Intelligent Proxy
Perform Complex Online Schema Changes on MySQL / MariaDB / Percona Server Leveraging Tungsten Clustering
Jun 10, 2019
Database Administration, Cluster Management, Zero Downtime Maintenance
The Important Role of a Tungsten Rollback Error
This blog explains why the Tungsten rollback error exists and why it's important.
May 24, 2019
Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale
Understanding Cross-Site Replication in a Tungsten Composite Multi-Master Cluster for MySQL, MariaDB and Percona Server
In this blog post we will discuss how the managed cross-site replication streams work in a Composite Multi-Master Tungsten Cluster for MySQL, MariaDB and Percona Server.
May 22, 2019
Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale
Performance Tuning Tungsten Replication to MySQL
What are some reasons and strategies for performance tuning Tungsten Replicator when applying to a MySQL target database?
May 21, 2019
Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale
Troubleshooting Data Differences in a MySQL Database Cluster
May 09, 2019
Tungsten University, Advanced Replication
SSH Differences Between Staging and INI Configuration Methods
This blog covers INI vs Staging configurations for Secure Shell.
May 07, 2019
Tungsten University, Geographic Distribution and Geo-Scale