Zabbix Server Administration and Database Management Operations
System Resource Monitoring
Disk Usage Evaluation
Check the available storage on the root partition:
df -Th | grep '^/dev'
Memory Consumption Analysis
Display physical and swap memory utilization:
free --human
Processor Load Inspection
Monitor real-time CPU usage and running processes:
top -b -n 1 | head -n 5
Zabbix Database Volume Assessment ...
Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:56:58 +0000 by Rithotyn
Installing MySQL 5.7 on Windows and Changing the Root Password
Downloading MySQL 5.7
Begin by downloading the MySQL 5.7 installer from the official MySQL Community Downloads archive. Navigate to the following URL and select a version from the 5.7.x series.
https://downloads.mysql.com/archives/community/
Manual Installation Steps
2.1 Extracting and Configuring Environment Variables
After downloading the arc ...
Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:40:49 +0000 by jalapena
Resolving MongoDB Child Process Failure on Startup
When starting MongoDB with a command like mongod --dbpath=/data/club --port=27017 --fork --logpath=/var/log/mongodb/mongodb.log, you may encounter the following error:
about to fork child process, waiting until server is ready for connections.
forked process: 43110
all output going to: /var/log/mongodb/mongodb.log
log file [/var/log/mongodb/mon ...
Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:28:55 +0000 by mlnsharma
MySQL Installation, Configuration, and Uninstallation on CentOS 7
MySQL Data base Installation
To install MySQL on a CentOS 7 system, follow these steps:
[root@server ~]# wget https://dev.mysql.com/get/mysql57-community-release-el7-9.noarch.rpm
[root@server ~]# yum -y install mysql57-community-release-el7-9.noarch.rpm
[root@server ~]# cd /etc/yum.repos.d/
[root@server ~]# yum -y install mysql-server
Starti ...
Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:27:38 +0000 by ctimmer
Monitoring Active Tables with SHOW OPEN TABLES in openGauss
Command Overview
The SHOW OPEN TABLES statement retrieves a list of all non-temporal tables currently opened within the database instance.
Important Distinction
When comparing this command to MySQL, note that while MySQL populates the Database field with the catalog name, openGauss fills this column with the schema name associated with the tabl ...
Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:20:18 +0000 by AnarKy
MySQL Logs: redo log and bin log Explained
Overview
This article covers the core concepts of MySQL's transaction logs: redo log and bin log, focusing on the InnoDB storage engine. It explains the execution flow, important configuration parameters, and practical operations for viewing, managing, and recovering data using these logs.
1. InnoDB Storage Engine Execution Flow
1.1 Without a T ...
Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:55:44 +0000 by josephicon
Understanding PostgreSQL Configuration Parameters via pg_settings
PostgreSQL configuration parameters control database behavior and performance. These settings are categorized based on how changes take effect.
Parameter Context Types
Context
Description
internal
Read-only parameters compiled into the server or set during initialization.
postmaster
Requires a server restart to apply changes.
sighup
...
Posted on Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:03:35 +0000 by interpim
Essential Checks for MySQL Database Inspections
Standard Operational Inspections
Storage capacity is a critical focus during proactive inspections. While standard alerts might trigger at 80% utilization, inspections should flag instances exceeding 70%. This buffer ensures there is enough capacity to handle data growth over extended holidays, preventing emergency interventions during off-hour ...
Posted on Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:06:44 +0000 by mpiaser
Installing MySQL 5.7 on CentOS 7 via Yum Repository
Removing Existing Database PackagesCentOS 7 typically ships with MariaDB as the default database, which conflicts with MySQL. Before installation, check for and remove any existing MySQL or MariaDB installations.rpm -qa | grep -E 'mysql|mariadb'If MariaDB libraries are present, remove them. Note that dependent packages like postfix might block ...
Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:36:31 +0000 by smoothrider
MySQL Database Backup and Recovery Using mysqldump
MySQL Database Backup and Recovery Using mysqldump
Overview of Backup Approaches
MySQL database backups can be categorized into two primary types:
Cold Backup
Hot Backup
Cold backup in MySQL doesn't have a dedicated tool. Instead, it involves shutting down the database and using OS commands to copy database files.
Hot backup refers to online ...
Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:07:49 +0000 by chowdary