Re: MySQL on a ram disk?

2006-11-10 Thread Atle Veka
Pretty much the only way you're going to find out is by giving it a shot. :) I imagine it shouldn't take too much time to setup. Server and query tuning is what will take most time, but I suspect it will be worth it in the end. Once you have your setup, it'd be worth explaining your data and how

MySQL on a ram disk?

2006-11-08 Thread Ryan Stille
We have an intense data process that runs every few minutes, clearing and then loading a database with thousands of records of data, which are then queried on from a website. The periodic load takes about 20 seconds. Some of the front end select queries take a second or two. This is all

RE: MySQL on a ram disk?

2006-11-08 Thread Jimmy Guerrero
To: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: MySQL on a ram disk? We have an intense data process that runs every few minutes, clearing and then loading a database with thousands of records of data, which are then queried on from a website. The periodic load takes about 20 seconds. Some of the front

Re: MySQL on a ram disk?

2006-11-08 Thread Ryan Stille
Maybe I should just be looking at using a HEAP table? -Ryan -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re: MySQL on a ram disk?

2006-11-08 Thread Dan Buettner
Depends on the value of your data, and what you might want to invest in cluster setup (time, money) to get this done. Another simple option from a hardware perspective might be the use of a PCI card with RAM that serves as a Serial ATA disk. They're relatively new on the market but they're out