Overview

This topic describes how to collect table statistics in apsaradb for MySQL.

 

Background information

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What is statistical information?

The query optimizer of apsaradb for MySQL calculates the cost of different execution plans based on table statistics. Therefore, the accuracy of table statistics is essential for the query optimizer to select a correct execution plan.

 

Under what circumstances do you need to collect statistics?

If a large amount of data is modified in a table, for example, you load an ETL job or archive large amounts of historical data, we recommend that you manually collect the statistics. To ensure that the query optimizer can select the optimal execution plan.

 

How to collect statistics

You can connect to an apsaradb RDS for MySQL instance then, run the following SQL statement:
analyze table [$Table_Name];
Note:[$Table_Name] is the table name.
The command output is as follows. The entire table is locked to read-only during command execution. We recommend that you run the command during off-peak hours.

 

Application scope

  • ApsaraDB RDS for MySQL