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Deep Dive into MySQL HeatWave Architecture | How HeatWave Works Internally

Deep Dive into MySQL HeatWave Architecture | How HeatWave Works Internally

Nov 22, 2025    Mariusz Antonik    MySQL Heatwave    2 min read

MySQL HeatWave is more than an analytics accelerator. It is a fully integrated, in-memory, massively-parallel query engine built directly inside MySQL Database Service. To use HeatWave efficiently, you must understand how the engine is structured, how nodes interact, and what happens under the hood when a query is executed. This article breaks down the internal components of HeatWave and how they work together.

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Oracle Database Services on OCI: From Autonomous to MySQL HeatWave

Oracle Database Services on OCI: From Autonomous to MySQL HeatWave

Nov 12, 2025    Mariusz Antonik    Database    1 min read

Databases are the heart of most applications. Oracle Cloud offers several managed database options designed for different performance, control, and automation levels. OCI Database Service Overview Autonomous Database – Fully managed, self-tuning database for OLTP or analytics MySQL HeatWave – MySQL with in-memory analytics acceleration Database System (DBS) – Traditional Oracle DB on virtual machines or bare metal

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Automating Infrastructure: OCI CLI and Terraform for Beginners

Automating Infrastructure: OCI CLI and Terraform for Beginners

Nov 08, 2025    Mariusz Antonik    Automation    2 min read

Manual setup is fine for a single instance — but when you’re managing multiple networks, compute nodes, and databases, automation becomes essential. OCI provides powerful tools like the Command Line Interface (CLI) and Terraform to simplify and replicate deployments. OCI CLI – Your Command-Line Control Center The OCI CLI lets you interact with your environment using scripts or terminal commands.

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Understanding OCI Storage: Block, Object, and File Explained

Understanding OCI Storage: Block, Object, and File Explained

Nov 07, 2025    Mariusz Antonik    Oracle Cloud (OCI)    2 min read

In Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), storage is more than just a place to hold data — it defines how your workloads perform, scale, and recover. Whether you’re hosting web apps, running analytics, or storing backups, choosing the right storage type is key to balancing performance, cost, and reliability. The Three Main Types of OCI Storage OCI offers three distinct storage classes: Block Storage, Object Storage, and File Storage. Each fits a specific use case.

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