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Build and Optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL Databases on Arm

This is your technical guide to setting up, tuning, and deploying MySQL and PostgreSQL on Arm-based cloud infrastructure, ideal for scalable web apps, CMS backends, and containerized databases.

 

Benefits of Running MySQL on Arm 

 

Running MySQL and PostgreSQL on Arm-based CPUs like AWS Graviton, Google Axion, and Microsoft Cobalt gives developers a solid foundation for building and scaling cloud native databases. With support across major cloud providers and compatibility with tools like WordPress, Kubernetes, and container runtimes, it’s straightforward to deploy and optimize data workloads on Arm.

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Next Steps

Setup

Install and configure MySQL or PostgreSQL on an Arm-based instance. This setup guides you through initial configuration, data validation, and deployment testing.

Before starting, make sure you have:


  • A 64-bit Arm CPU (Armv8-A or newer)
  • MySQL 8.0+ or PostgreSQL 14+
  • Access to a Linux-based cloud VM or container environment 

Getting Started With MySQL on Arm

Install and configure MySQL on Arm-based cloud infrastructure and prepare for scalable deployment.

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Getting Started With PostgreSQL on Arm

Set up PostgreSQL on Arm-based servers and validate your environment.

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Learn and Code

This section helps you deploy MySQL in real-world applications like WordPress, benchmark its performance, and tune configuration for better results on Arm-based platforms.

Deploy MySQL and WordPress on an Always Free Tier Arm Shape

Build and run a full WordPress site backed by MySQL on Arm-based cloud infrastructure.

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Learn How to Tune MySQL for Performance on Arm

Adjust configuration files and memory settings for optimized MySQL performance.

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Learn How to Tune PostgreSQL for Performance on Arm

Improve PostgreSQL efficiency with memory tuning, query optimization, and configuration changes.

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Deploy WordPress With on EKS

Run MySQL in a containerized environment using Amazon EKS with Arm-based cloud instances.

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Benchmarking MySQL With Sysbench

Run performance benchmarks on MySQL with sysbench and monitor key database metrics.

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Arm Ecosystem Dashboard

The Arm Ecosystem Dashboard is your go-to resource for discovering cloud services, tools, and software stacks optimized for Arm. Whether you’re deploying on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, this page helps you find the right partners, platforms, and verified solutions to accelerate development on Arm-based infrastructure.

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Performance Tools

This section gives you access to tools that help you profile performance, migrate existing apps, automate cloud deployment, and benchmark workloads on Arm-based platforms.



Resources Description
Streamline CLI Collect and analyze performance data from Arm-based systems. Automate profiling workflows and integrate into CI pipelines.
Migrate Ease Identify and adapt workloads for Arm-based cloud environments. Automates analysis and optimization for a smoother migration.
Runbooks Step-by-step automation guides for configuring, running, and benchmarking workloads on Arm platforms.
AWS Q CLI Quickly launch and benchmark Arm-based instances on AWS using a streamlined command-line interface.
AWS Perf (APerf) Access low-level performance counters on Arm CPUs to analyze core behavior, frequency, and workload efficiency.

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