Hi Steve, On Thu, 2002-01-31 at 06:35, Steve Rapaport wrote: > I'd buy it!
That is possible too: - MySQL Training (http://www.mysql.com/training/) - MySQL Support (http://www.mysql.com/support/) - MySQL Consulting (http://www.mysql.com/consulting/) See, the manual and sample cnf files already contain some good general guidelines for tuning an installation. Of course, a little web calculator could make that basic stuff easier. Nice idea! However, it will never be a substitute for manual tuning. Good database performance more than simply the result of a calculation. It involves topics like: understanding how the MySQL Server processes a query, how the optimiser works, how/when indexes are used, how queries and tables should be designed for optimal performance. You can only get those things through: - A lot of practical experience with (My)SQL (long term). - Training (fast, gain the knowledge through investing in education). - Consulting (fast, personalised, gain (some) knowledge through investing). - Support (Have issues resolved quickly by paying someone else to do it, not necessarily gaining the knowledge for the future). Generally, when talking about optimising MySQL servers and applications, I'd go for training as a first choice: best return on investment for that particular case. Of course, support is very useful as insurance, since a setup is more than just tuning. It ensures expertise is at hand, so as to minimise down-time in case something happens. Regards, Arjen. -- Get MySQL Training Worldwide, http://www.mysql.com/training/ __ ___ ___ ____ __ / |/ /_ __/ __/ __ \/ / Mr. Arjen G. Lentz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> / /|_/ / // /\ \/ /_/ / /__ MySQL AB, Technical Writer, Trainer /_/ /_/\_, /___/\___\_\___/ Brisbane, QLD Australia <___/ www.mysql.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
