MySQL / MariaDB
MySQL and MariaDB hosting
The most common database engine behind web applications and e-commerce platforms. Master-replica setup, InnoDB tuning and the backup plan are configured for your workload.
- Transaction-safe storage engine
- InnoDB
- Read load distribution
- Master-replica
- Low write latency
- NVMe
- Daily backup calendar
- Backed up
MySQL on default settings is rarely tuned correctly
The issue we see most often in MySQL and MariaDB deployments is an InnoDB buffer pool left at its default. That value determines how much data the database keeps in memory; left small, every query goes to disk and performance stays below what it should be even on NVMe.
The second common issue is connection handling. If the application opens and closes a new connection on every request, the server drowns in connection setup cost. Using a connection pool alone delivers a measurable improvement.
The third is character sets. Storing Turkish characters and emoji correctly requires utf8mb4, and we still encounter incomplete character set configuration in databases carried over from older deployments.
At deployment we configure these three for your workload, then enable slow query logging to measure which queries are genuinely expensive. Optimisation is driven by measurement, not assumption.
- InnoDB buffer pool sized against server memory
- Connection pooling planned
- utf8mb4 character set for correct Turkish and emoji storage
- Slow query log enabled and reviewed regularly
- Read load distributed with a master-replica setup
Comparison
MySQL versus MariaDB
The two engines share a common origin and are interchangeable for most applications; the differences appear in the details.
| Criterion | MySQL | MariaDB |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Reference implementation | Largely compatible |
| Storage engines | InnoDB focused | Additional engine options |
| Licence model | Dual licence | Fully open source |
| Common usage | Enterprise applications | Web and hosting environments |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from MySQL to MariaDB?
For most applications, yes — the two engines are largely compatible. We still run a rehearsal first: the application's use of vendor-specific functions and version dependencies is checked, and the real migration is planned once that is clear.
My database has slowed down — what should I do?
First we measure. The slow query log shows which queries take how long, and the problem is usually a handful of queries or a missing index rather than the whole system. Adding resources is not a lasting fix when the real cause sits in the queries.
Do I need a read replica?
It helps when reporting queries slow down the primary. Directing heavy analytics to a replica markedly reduces latency on the transactional side. If your load has not reached that point, a single server remains sufficient.
More
Related pages
- Managed DatabasesManaged database servicesManaged database services covering deployment, configuration, backup, monitoring and version management. NVMe storage with replication over a 10 Gbps private network.
- PostgreSQLPostgreSQL cluster deploymentRead replicas with streaming replication, a failover scenario and point-in-time recovery. NVMe storage and replication over an isolated private network.
- E-CommerceE-commerce infrastructureAn e-commerce architecture with separated web, cache and database tiers. Planned pre-campaign scaling, redundant Redis caching and always-on DDoS protection.
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