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PolarDB for MySQL

Cross-region Read and Write Performance Testing for PolarDB GDN

This article introduces how to benchmark PolarDB for MySQL’s Global Database Network (GDN) read- and write-performance across regions using Sysbench.

Full Edition of GDN Performance Testing

This article introduces how to create a PolarDB Global Database Network (primary and secondary clusters) and run end-to-end performance tests on it using ECS, Python, and Sysbench.

Parallel DDL Accelerates the Creation of Secondary Indexes

This article explains how PolarDB’s Parallel DDL feature dramatically accelerates the creation of secondary indexes.

Monitor Changes in the Uptime Value of Resources

The article explains how to check and interpret the uptime metric for Alibaba Cloud databases and how switchover or restart events affect it.

Full Compatibility with MySQL! How to Build a RAG System Based on PolarDB

The article explains how to build a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system on Alibaba Cloud PolarDB, leveraging its MySQL-compatible vector search and built-in AI capabilities.

Technical Secrets of PolarDB: Elastic Parallel Query (ePQ)

This article explores the technical strategies behind PolarDB’s success in topping the TPC-C benchmark, focusing on the collaboration between hardware and software in optimizing costs.

[Infographic] Highlights | Database New Features in May 2025

Discover the latest database product updates for May 2025 in our informative infographic!

Import CSV Files to PolarDB for MySQL by Using Foreign Tables

This article explains how to import CSV files from Object Storage Service (OSS) into PolarDB for MySQL using foreign tables.

How to Accelerate Slow Queries with One Click Using PolarDB AutoIndex?

This article introduces the new AutoIndex feature in PolarDB for MySQL that automates the creation of column indexes to improve query performance for complex queries in OLAP scenarios.

[Infographic] Highlights | Database New Features in April 2025

Discover the latest database product updates for April 2025 in our informative infographic!

Technical Secrets of PolarDB: High Availability - Smooth Switchover

This article delves into the high availability architecture and smooth switchover capabilities of PolarDB, which helped it achieve top results in the TPC-C benchmark test.

Technical Secrets of PolarDB: Cost Optimization - Hardware and Software Collaboration

This article explores the technical strategies behind PolarDB’s success in topping the TPC-C benchmark, focusing on cost optimization through hardware and software collaboration.

PolarDB for MySQL Cold Data Archiving Supports DDL Changes Within Seconds

The article introduces PolarDB for MySQL's new ability to support quick DDL changes for cold data archiving, facilitating more efficient management and separation of cold and hot data.

[Infographic] Highlights | Database New Features in March 2025

Discover the latest database product updates for March 2025 in our informative infographic!

Technical Secrets of PolarDB: Standalone Performance Optimization

This article introduces PolarDB's achievement of setting a new world record for TPC-C performance and cost-effectiveness, highlighting its standalone performance optimization techniques.

Technical Secrets of PolarDB: Limitless Clusters and Distributed Scaling

This article highlights PolarDB's record-setting performance and cost-effectiveness in the TPC-C benchmark, and introduces its limitless clusters and distributed scaling capabilities.

Understanding Flink CDC and Its Core Features

Flink CDC enables real-time data integration with low latency, fault tolerance, and support for multiple databases, simplifying modern data workflows.

Heterogeneous Database Migration: SQLite -> PolarDB for MySQL

This article describes how to use Navicat Premium to migrate SQLite databases to PolarDB for MySQL.

[Infographic] Highlights | Database New Features in July 2024

Discover the latest database product updates for July 2024 in our informative infographic!

PolarDB-X, X-DB, and PolarDB

This article introduces PolarDB-X, X-DB, and PolarDB, and discusses their relationships and capabilities in terms of disaster recovery, horizontal scaling, and cloud-native features.