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Database performance is a critical factor in ensuring that applications remain responsive and provide a smooth user experience. There are several reasons it is important to find and fix database performance issues:

• User experience: Slow database performance can lead to slow application response times, resulting in a poor user experience. Users expect applications to be fast and responsive, and if an application takes too long to load or process data, users may become frustrated and abandon the application.
• Scalability: As an application grows in popularity, it needs to handle an increasing number of users and data. A well-performing database can handle this growth more effectively, ensuring that the application remains responsive even as demand increases.
• Resource Utilization: A poor performing database can consume more resources (such as CPU, memory, and storage) than necessary, which can lead to increased costs for hardware, software, and maintenance. Optimizing database performance can help reduce resource usage and associated costs.
• Reliability: Performance issues can sometimes be an indicator of underlying issues with the database, such as data corruption, hardware problems, or software bugs. Identifying and resolving these issues can help improve the overall reliability of the application.
• Data Integrity: Slow or unresponsive databases can lead to data integrity issues, such as incomplete transactions or data loss. Ensuring that the database performs well can help maintain the integrity of the data it stores.

See Also:

• Whitepaper: 7 Most Important MySQL Performance Tuning Checks
• Whitepaper: How to Become a Database Administrator for MySQL
• Whitepaper: Top Metrics to Monitor in MySQL Databases
• Webcast: MySQL Indexing – The Secret Toolbox
• Webcast: MySQL Performance Tuning via Query Tuning
• Webcast: Top Metrics to Monitor in Your MySQL Databases
• Webcast: Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Database Performance of MySQL and MariaDB
• Webcast: Why and how to go multi-primary over regular replication
• Datasheet: IDERA’s Solutions for MySQL and MariaDB