MySQL Performance Schema Real World Examples

By Tom Nonmacher

Welcome to SQLSupport.org! Today, we will be diving into real-world examples of the MySQL Performance Schema. The Performance Schema is a powerful tool that allows users to monitor the performance of MySQL servers. It provides detailed insight into server execution at a low level. With the introduction of SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, OpenAI + SQL, and Databricks, there are even more ways to leverage the Performance Schema and optimize your MySQL server.

Our first example involves the use of SQL Server 2022. The Performance Schema can be used to identify slow queries, which is invaluable for improving overall server performance. Here's an example of how to use the Performance Schema to identify slow queries.


-- SQL code goes here
SELECT query, total_latency
FROM performance_schema.events_statements_summary_by_digest
ORDER BY total_latency DESC LIMIT 10;
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Next, let's look at Azure SQL. The Performance Schema can give insight into the wait events that are occurring within your MySQL server. This information can be helpful in identifying bottlenecks. Below is an example of how to use the Performance Schema to identify wait events.


-- SQL code goes here
SELECT event_name, count_star, sum_timer_wait
FROM performance_schema.events_waits_summary_global_by_event_name
WHERE sum_timer_wait > 0
ORDER BY sum_timer_wait DESC;
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When it comes to Microsoft Fabric, the Performance Schema can be used to monitor the health of your database. This can be especially useful when dealing with large databases that are part of a Fabric group. Here is an example of how to use the Performance Schema to monitor the health of a database in a Fabric group.


-- SQL code goes here
SELECT * 
FROM performance_schema.replication_group_members
WHERE MEMBER_STATE != 'ONLINE';
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Delta Lake, an open-source storage layer, provides ACID transactions in Spark and big data workloads. To monitor the performance of your Delta Lake on Databricks, you can use the Performance Schema. Here's an example of how to do it.


-- SQL code goes here
SELECT file_name, event_name, count_read, sum_number_of_bytes_read 
FROM performance_schema.file_summary_by_event_name
WHERE file_name LIKE '%delta%';
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Lastly, with OpenAI + SQL, we can apply machine learning algorithms to analyze data in MySQL. Using the Performance Schema, we can monitor these processes to ensure they’re working as expected. Below is an example of how to use the Performance Schema to monitor an AI process.


-- SQL code goes here
SELECT processlist_id, user, host, db, command, state, info
FROM performance_schema.threads
WHERE name LIKE 'thread/sql/one_ai%'
ORDER BY processlist_time DESC;
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In conclusion, the MySQL Performance Schema is a versatile tool that can provide valuable insights into the performance of your MySQL server. With the ability to integrate with technologies such as SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, OpenAI + SQL, and Databricks, the Performance Schema is more powerful than ever. We hope these real-world examples help you get started with using the Performance Schema in your own projects.




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