Here’s an interesting slide deck from Jay at MySQL, which shows some very simple concepts to take into account when looking at MySQL performance.
http://www.slideshare.net/techdude/how-to-kill-mysql-performance?src=related_normal&rel=366335
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Variables that affect MyIsam/innodb performance:
http://www.mysqlperformanceblog.com/2006/06/08/mysql-server-variables-sql-layer-or-storage-engine-specific/
Mysql report generates reports on mysql variables, status for performance/management.
Basically, it provides an easy-to-read report of the
SHOW /*!50002 GLOBAL */ STATUS;
command in mysql (which is what you have to do to guarantee return of ‘global’ rather than session variables as they changed the default with some version. <sigh>
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/server-status-variables.html
Download here:
http://hackmysql.com/mysqlreport
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