Originally published at: innodb_flush_method & innodb_flush_log_at_trx_commit: Optimizing MySQL
When it comes to managing and optimizing MySQL performance, two critical variables that can significantly impact MySQL’s performance are: innodb_flush_method and innodb_flush_log_at_trx_commit. These settings control how InnoDB, the default storage engine for MySQL, handles data flushes and logging. However, before diving into the intricacies of these commands, it’s essential to understand the role of flushes…