How-To Guides
Creating a Database
MySQL is a leading open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) known for its reliab...
Upgrading to a Major Version
Upgrading a database service on Elestio can be done without creating a new instance or performing...
Installing and Updating an Extension
MySQL supports a variety of plugins that extend the functionality of the database engine. These p...
Creating Manual Backups
Regular backups are a key part of managing a MySQL deployment. While Elestio provides automated b...
Restoring a Backup
Restoring backups is essential for recovery, environment duplication, or rollback scenarios. Eles...
Identifying Slow Queries
Slow queries can degrade the performance of your MySQL-based application, leading to lag, timeout...
Detect and terminate long-running queries
Long-running queries in MySQL can degrade database performance by consuming system resources like...
Preventing Full Disk Issues
Running out of disk space in a MySQL environment can result in failed writes, temporary unavailab...
Checking Database Size and Related Issues
As your MySQL database grows, it’s crucial to track how space is being used across schemas, table...