MySQL: InnoDB buffer pool optimization
How to boost MySQL performance by tuning the InnoDB buffer pool — sizing, instances, and verifying the change took effect.
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How to add swap on Linux
Add a swap file on Linux without repartitioning — sizing, /etc/fstab persistence, and swappiness tuning for server workloads.
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Restoring Windows boot EFI partition
When Ubuntu is installed on a separate disk, its GRUB bootloader may not detect Windows at all. This guide covers the cleanest fix: making Windows independently bootable from its own disk and selecting it via the BIOS boot menu — no GRUB involvement needed.