Posts tagged mysql

Notes from building and running backend systems: monitoring, deployment, AWS, PHP, and what I learn on stage.

MySQL Monitoring with Grafana and Alloy

A step-by-step guide to monitoring MySQL with Grafana Alloy and Mimir: a least-privilege user, the right collectors, key queries and a ready-made dashboard.

4 Apr 2026, 6 min read

MySQL Production Setup

A practical guide to installing and configuring MySQL on Ubuntu for production use, including backup and restore procedures with S3.

4 Apr 2026, 5 min read

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