High performance MySQL optimization, backups, and replication (Baron Schwartz, Peter Zaitsev, Vadim Tkachenko)

This definitive guide is an essential resource for database administrators, backend developers, and system architects who are ready to move beyond basic MySQL operation. It delves deep into the intricate world of high-performance database systems, providing a comprehensive roadmap for optimizing queries, designing efficient schemas, and understanding InnoDB internals. You will learn to diagnose and eliminate performance bottlenecks, configure MySQL for maximum throughput, and build a robust infrastructure capable of handling demanding workloads.

The book provides equally critical coverage of production-grade backup strategies and high-availability replication setups. It goes beyond theory to offer practical, battle-tested techniques for creating reliable backups you can count on for disaster recovery. Furthermore, it masterfully explains the complexities of MySQL replication, from standard master-slave configurations to advanced multi-source and group replication topologies, ensuring your data remains available and consistent even during hardware failures or planned maintenance.