Optimizing and Tuning Your MySQL Database

Even the most well-designed database, functioning on its own or as part of an application, needs to be maintained. This hour is part of a 3-hour set of administrative lessons that will give you pointers for optimizing and tuning your database so that you get the most bang for your buck. Think of your database like a garden -- basic water and sunlight will allow it to grow just fine, but a little extra plant food will help it flourish.