Join Us Online: Stream About Percona Toolkit for MySQL!

Are you passionate about databases and want to stay on top of the latest advancements in MySQL and Percona Toolkit? You’re in luck! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming online stream, where we’ll delve into some exciting changes and updates.

Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 13:30 GMT / 9:30 ET
Streaming Live on: LinkedIn and YouTube

About the Event

Our featured speaker, Sveta Smirnova, Principal Support Engineering Coordinator at Percona, will share her insights on the recent updates in MySQL, focusing on the removal of offensive replication statements like START/STOP SLAVE. As the maintainer of the Percona Toolkit, Sveta had to rewrite numerous tools and libraries to accommodate these changes, resulting in significant updates to 511 files.

This event is perfect for developers, DBAs, and anyone interested in databases. Sveta, an expert in MySQL and Percona Toolkit, is also an accomplished author and a speaker at international conferences on development and databases. During the stream, she will discuss the challenges she faced while renewing legacy code, including supporting SSL and handling the deprecation of certain tools.

We invite you to join the discussion and share your experiences, questions, and insights. Engage directly with Sveta and other participants to gain a deeper understanding of the Percona Toolkit and its latest enhancements.

Discussion Topics

• Introduction to Percona Toolkit:
  • History and evolution of Percona Toolkit.
  • Overview of the most popular tools and their uses.
• Changes in MySQL:
  • Overview of new and legacy syntax.
  • Implications of dropped offensive replication statements.
• Adapting Percona Toolkit:
  • Challenges in renewing legacy code.
  • Solutions implemented, including SSL support and deprecation of certain tools.
• Practical Insights:
  • Detailed explanation of the changes made to 511 files.
  • Fine-tuning and migration strategies for Percona Toolkit users.

Why Attend?

• Insightful Content: Gain valuable knowledge on the latest changes in MySQL and how they impact Percona Toolkit.
• Expert Guidance: Learn directly from Sveta Smirnova, an industry expert with extensive experience in database management.
• Interactive Session: Have the opportunity to ask questions live and engage directly with the speaker.

How to Join

Tune in on March 27, 2025, at 13:30 GMT / 9:30 ET, and watch the live stream on LinkedIn and YouTube. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of MySQL and Percona Toolkit while gaining practical insights from one of the best in the field.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an informative session! We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us.

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We can’t wait to see you at the event! ∎