In this video, we explore the InlineSortThreshold parameter, a recent addition to the Firebird configuration that alters the execution plan from SORT to REFETCH. Additionally, we briefly examine the ORDER INDEX plan, and perform comparison of 3 sorting methods in Firebird.
This presentation addresses a common inquiry among Firebird database administrators: should the swap space (paging file) be enabled or disabled for Firebird on Linux or Windows servers? We'll delve into the theoretical aspects, examine recommendations from vendors, and most importantly, analyze statistics from production servers running on both Linux and Windows platforms. Here's a heads-up – swap space is essential; turning it off is not recommended!
In this video, we discuss the TempCacheLimit, a crucial parameter for optimizing the performance of queries that involve extensive sorting operations. This parameter frequently goes unnoticed and remains improperly configured, which we will address in detail.
Collection of one-step Firebird installation scripts for Linux distributions. The scripts download necessary libraries, configure OS and download and install Firebird, versions 5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.5. The first portion is for CentOS 9, 8, 7 and Ubuntu 24 and 22. More to come!
Version 1.3 of free open source UDR library for full text seach queries is released, There were few changes.
Perl extension DBD::Firebird version 1.38 is released with quite a few changes if you compare with preovious announcement
This is a Kotlin Multiplatform project for working with a Firebird SQL database.
In this video, we explore two case studies of successful migrations involving large Firebird databases, one at 1.5TB and the other at 810GB.
On May 11, 2024, the event "Firebird Camp" will be held in Frederico Westphallen, RS, Brazil. This practical seminar is dedicated to enhancing the performance of Firebird databases. The event is organized by MQFS and will feature presentations by Edson Gregorio, CEO of MQFS, and Alexey Kovyazin, CEO of IBSurgeon and President of the Firebird Foundation. The seminar will be conducted in Portuguese.
Digest of Firebird SQL News for Q1 2024