A well-designed database not only reduces server load but also makes your website or application feel much faster. This guide covers practical steps you can take to improve performance when using your Managed Database Hosting service from Provider.lk.
1. Optimize Queries
Poorly written queries are one of the biggest causes of slow databases.
- Avoid SELECT * → Only select the columns you actually need.
-Use LIMIT for pagination → Don’t load thousands of rows if you only need 20.
-Simplify joins → Keep your queries clean and avoid unnecessary joins.
2. Use Indexes for Faster Searches
Indexes are like the index of a book they help MySQL find rows much faster.
Without an index: MySQL must scan the entire table to locate the required row.
With an index: MySQL can locate the row almost instantly.
Best Practice:
-Add indexes to columns used in WHERE, JOIN, or ORDER BY.
-Do not add too many indexes—this can slow down insert and update operations.
3. Clean Up and Optimize Tables
Over time, deleted or updated rows leave unused space in tables, which can reduce performance.
You can reclaim this space by using phpMyAdmin’s Optimize Table feature.
Steps in phpMyAdmin:
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Log in to phpMyAdmin.
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Select your database from the left menu.
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Check the tables you want to optimize.
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At the bottom, choose With selected → Optimize table.
This process reorganizes your tables and improves query speed.
4. Additional Performance Tips
- Archive old or unused data instead of keeping everything in one large table.
- Test any major changes in a staging or development environment before applying them to production.
By following these best practices, your Provider.lk Managed Database Hosting will run more efficiently, helping your website or application stay fast and stable.
