MySQL Performance & Tuning - 2 days Online Classroom

MySQL Performance & Tuning - 2 days Online Classroom

Optimize the speed, stability, and scalability of your MySQL databases with the MySQL Performance and Tuning course. Designed for database administrators, developers, and IT professionals, this hands-on training provides practical techniques to identify performance bottlenecks, improve query efficiency, and maximize database performance.

Through real-world exercises, you'll learn how to analyze slow queries, optimize indexes, tune server configuration, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot common database issues. You'll also explore storage engines, caching, execution plans, and performance monitoring tools to ensure your MySQL environments run efficiently under demanding workloads.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to confidently tune MySQL databases for improved performance, reliability, and scalability.

Key Features

• Course and material in english
• Intermediate level
• 2 days of live instructor-led virtual training (8 hours / day)
• Hands-on exercises in a test environment
• All relevant course material
• Content aligned with advanced MySQL certification topics
• 30+ recommended study hours
• Certificate included

Learning Outcomes

• Advanced Performance Tuning: Learn advanced MySQL optimization techniques, including multi-threading, connection tuning, faster data imports and exports, and table partitioning to improve performance in high-volume environments.
• Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor MySQL workloads using performance metrics and historical data to identify bottlenecks, analyze resource usage, and support capacity planning.
• Storage & Data Optimization: Optimize tables, storage engines, and data organization to improve I/O performance, reduce fragmentation, and accelerate query execution.
• Performance Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve performance issues by identifying inefficient queries, configuration problems, and resource limitations using proven troubleshooting techniques.

Target Audience

• MySQL database administrators (DBAs)
• Database developers
• Backend and full-stack developers
• DevOps and infrastructure engineers
• System administrators managing MySQL servers
• IT professionals responsible for database performance

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of MySQL administration
• Familiarity with SQL queries and database concepts
• Understanding of relational databases
• Experience working with Linux or Windows server environments is beneficial

Course Outline

Day 1: MySQL Performance Analysis & Query Optimization

• Understand performance tuning strategies and identify bottlenecks
• Monitor database performance using MySQL diagnostic tools and schemas
• Analyze and optimize SQL queries with EXPLAIN and profiling tools
• Improve query efficiency through indexing strategies
• Apply best practices for query and index optimization

Day 2: Server Tuning & Scalability

• Configure and monitor MySQL server performance
• Optimize InnoDB storage engine settings, caching, and transaction handling
• Explore clustering technologies for high performance and availability
• Improve data import and export performance
• Enhance scalability using table partitioning and advanced optimization techniques

FAQ

When is the class held?

The majority of the class is a full-day online course from morning to afternoon CET with 8 hours / day straight. However, please contact us to confirm the final detailed schedules.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for database administrators, developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals responsible for maintaining or optimizing MySQL databases.

Do I need MySQL experience?

Yes. Participants should have a basic understanding of MySQL administration and SQL before attending this course.

Will I learn query optimization?

Yes. The course covers query analysis, indexing strategies, execution plans, and techniques to improve SQL performance.

Does the course cover server tuning?

Yes. You'll learn how to optimize MySQL configuration, memory allocation, caching, and storage engine settings for better performance.

Is the course practical?

Yes. The training includes hands-on labs focused on diagnosing and resolving real-world MySQL performance issues.

What skills will I gain?

You'll learn to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize MySQL databases, improving query performance, server efficiency, and overall database reliability.