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Build fault-tolerant MySQL clusters with Group Replication. Learn multi-primary vs single-primary modes, conflict resolution, network partitioning handling, and failover strategies.
Master PostgreSQL VACUUM and autovacuum configuration for optimal database health. Learn dead tuple management, bloat prevention, and vacuum optimization strategies.
Optimize AWS RDS PostgreSQL costs without sacrificing performance. Learn instance sizing, storage class selection, backup strategies, and Multi-AZ optimization.
Reduce AWS RDS MySQL costs by 40-60% with proven optimization strategies. Learn Reserved Instance planning, right-sizing, storage optimization, and read replica strategies.
Master Amazon DynamoDB for serverless and high-scale applications. Learn single-table design, GSI/LSI strategies, capacity planning, and cost optimization techniques.
Navigate the complex landscape of database technologies. Compare SQL vs NoSQL, OLTP vs OLAP, and learn decision frameworks for selecting the perfect database for your use case.
Comprehensive summary of database schema design best practices for scalability. Quick reference guide covering all essential patterns, anti-patterns, and optimization techniques.
Implement zero-downtime database migrations with versioning strategies. Learn about Flyway, Liquibase, schema evolution patterns, and rollback strategies.
Optimize database performance by choosing the right data types and constraints. Learn about VARCHAR vs TEXT, INT sizes, ENUM optimization, and constraint best practices.
Analyze real-world database schema designs from companies like Netflix, Uber, and Airbnb. Learn practical patterns for e-commerce, social media, and IoT applications.
Master horizontal and vertical partitioning, plus database sharding strategies for handling billions of records. Learn partition pruning, shard key selection, and cross-shard query optimization.
Deep dive into advanced database indexing strategies including composite indexes, covering indexes, and partial indexes. Optimize query performance with expert indexing techniques.
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