Code Ape Tech Column

Oct 17, 2023 · Databases

Managing Large MySQL Tables: Evaluation, Partitioning, Sharding, and Cold-Data Archiving Strategies

This article explains how to assess MySQL table size, understand performance degradation caused by large B+‑tree indexes, and apply three practical solutions—table partitioning, database sharding, and cold‑data archiving—to improve query speed and maintainability.