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Explore Facebook's massive MySQL database cluster management in this 50-minute SREcon15 talk. Discover how Facebook automates conventional DBA tasks to operate thousands of servers across multiple data centers. Delve into the design and architecture of their automation systems, including inventory management, automated provisioning, and central resource locking. Learn about server lifecycle management, handling full disks, RAID issues, and MySQL version updates. Examine the metadata database design and local triage processes. Understand how Facebook turns up new servers and manages maintenance at scale. Gain insights from real-world challenges, such as "The Case of the Helpful Janitor" and large-scale replacements. Prepare for an in-depth look at MySQL automation strategies employed by one of the world's largest database clusters.
