Monica Silva

Database Administrator

Monica is a certified MySQL Database Administrator working with multiple clients to provide professional MySQL services. She is currently working towards her AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.

Running MySQL Commands in AWS Cloudshell: 1st Step to Creating a Bash Script

Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) for MySQL is a fully managed database service designed to simplify the deployment, management, and scaling of MySQL databases in the cloud. The service is an attractive option because of its high availability and durability... read more

MySQL Functions vs. Stored Procedures

Leveraging the right tools at the right time is crucial for optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, and simplifying development processes. Two critical components in this landscape are MySQL functions and stored procedures. While both offer ways to... read more

Resolving libprotobuf Error in MySQL Server 8.0+

Encountering errors in the world of database management is a common scenario that often requires immediate attention. An error concerning ‘libprotobuf’ is associated with MySQL server 8.0 and later. libprotobuf is a library developed by Google for working... read more

Is Your ibdata1 File Growing Excessively?

The ibdata1 file is a system tablespace file used by the InnoDB storage engine in MySQL and MariaDB databases. It stores metadata and undo logs for InnoDB tables. The file size of ibdata1 can increase over time as more data is added to the database or as existing data... read more

MySQL ReplicaSet vs InnoDB Cluster

MySQL ReplicaSet and InnoDB Cluster are both scalable, fault-tolerant, high-availability solutions offered by MySQL. When deciding on which is the best option, it comes down to how the architecture and functionality meet the needs of your organization. This blog... read more

Understanding MySQL Binlog Format

The MySQL binary log is a critical component of database management, offering robust capabilities for recovery and replication. Knowing the advantages, disadvantages, and functionality is the first step in increasing availability and developing a recovery plan. In my... read more