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Dealing with a growing database's performance challenges. Can you keep up with the increasing data volume?

Dive into the digital deep end: how do you tackle your database's growth spurt?

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Dealing with a growing database's performance challenges. Can you keep up with the increasing data volume?

Dive into the digital deep end: how do you tackle your database's growth spurt?

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    Fabricio Avila

    QA Engineer | SDET | Cypress | Selenium | QA Manual & Automation Testing

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    I can manage increasing data volumes. I focus on optimizing queries, indexing, and utilizing efficient data structures to maintain performance as the database grows. I also monitor the system regularly to ensure scalability and prevent potential bottlenecks

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    Keeping up with increasing data volume requires a multi-faceted approach: 1. Optimize queries and indexing 2. Implement data partitioning and sharding 3. Utilize caching mechanisms 4. Consider scaling vertically (more powerful hardware) or horizontally (distributed systems) 5. Adopt cloud-based solutions for flexibility Don't forget data governance: regularly archive or purge unnecessary data. In my experience, combining these strategies can significantly boost performance. One client saw a 70% improvement in query times after implementing partitioning and fine-tuning indexes. Remember, managing data growth is an ongoing process: Stay proactive, monitor performance, and be ready to adapt as your needs evolve.

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    Phillemon Neluvhalani

    Founder & CEO @WardenShield | Research Fellow & Industry Scientist @AIIA | Co-Founder of Global Transport News Network | Founder & CEO @Globe MegaMart | INVESTOR

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    As your database scales, maintaining performance is critical.: ⚡ Optimize indexing – Ensure proper indexing to speed up queries and reduce load times. 🔀 Partition data – Break large datasets into smaller, manageable chunks for efficient retrieval. 📊 Monitor and tune performance – Regularly analyze query execution plans and adjust configurations as needed.

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    Sidharth Shah

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    1. Optimize indexing – Use appropriate indexing strategies to boost query performance. 2. Implement data archiving – Move old data to reduce system load. 3. Partition large datasets – Distribute data across multiple storage units. 4. Use caching strategies – Reduce response time for frequently accessed data. 5. Consider database sharding – Scale horizontally by splitting data across nodes.

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    Maria Agrapidi

    Business Intelligence Engineer | MSc Computer Science | BI & Data Analytics Certified

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    As databases grow, performance challenges increase. The key to managing this growth is scalability. Techniques like sharding, indexing, and database partitioning can help. Monitoring tools are essential to identify bottlenecks and optimize query performance. Investing in cloud solutions or hybrid architectures can also provide flexibility and ensure systems can handle increased data volumes efficiently.

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    Andrew P. S.

    Ex-Lead Data Engineer @ Meta | Efficiency Ninja

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    How is the data used? Most business data can be partitioned by date, so that's low-hanging fruit to cut down on data scanned each day. Find those queries that deliver the most value, and optimize them. Yes, you need to know the business. Produce valuable datasets that save time and money. Retention...is it necessary to keep literally all the data? Chart prob of failure vs impact of failure to rank-order issues. Focus on removing drags on the system, killing bad queries. Know your costs to run the system for both compute and storage. Can you use machine learning to help achieve your goals?

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    Axel Schwanke

    Senior Data Engineer | Data Architect | Data Science | Data Mesh | Data Governance | 4x Databricks certified | 2x AWS certified | 1x CDMP certified | Medium Writer | Nuremberg, Germany

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    Maintaining performance as your database scales exponentially requires strategic modernization and smart architecture decisions... 🚀 Migrate to the cloud – Move to a scalable, cloud-based platform that automatically adjusts resources to efficiently handle growing data volumes. 🚀 Optimize queries – Implement indexing and partitioning strategies to reduce load times and improve responsiveness to critical business queries. 🚀 Proactively monitor – Set up real-time performance monitoring to identify and address bottlenecks before they impact operations.

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