databasetuning

noun

UK /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˈtjuːnɪŋ/

US /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˈtuːnɪŋ/

Making a database work faster and better.

The team spent the afternoon on database tuning to speed up the website.

SYNONYMS

database optimization performance tuning query optimization database performance tuning

RELATED WORDS

indexing query plan caching benchmarking schema design

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Adjusting settings and structure of a database to handle more users or data.

Database tuning helped the app handle thousands of new users.

3. The process of improving how quickly a database answers questions.

Good database tuning cut the report time from minutes to seconds.

4. A set of expert changes made to keep a database running smoothly.

Regular database tuning prevents slowdowns during busy hours.