Database Performance Optimization: Strategies that Scale

Suman Reddy Gaddam ()

International Journal of Computing and Engineering, 2025, vol. 7, issue 11, 1 - 12

Abstract: This article explores comprehensive strategies for optimizing database performance in enterprise environments facing exponential data growth and increasingly complex architectures. As organizations transition to hybrid and cloud database systems, traditional hardware-focused approaches prove insufficient, necessitating sophisticated software optimization techniques. The research examines four critical pillars of database performance: query optimization, concurrency management, structural optimization, and continuous monitoring. Drawing from extensive case studies across financial services, healthcare, and other regulated industries, the article demonstrates how systematic performance tuning delivers significant benefits, including reduced response times, lower operational costs, improved user experience, and enhanced compliance capabilities. By analyzing execution plans, implementing connection pooling, leveraging strategic indexing, and establishing comprehensive monitoring frameworks, organizations can achieve substantial performance improvements without additional hardware investments. The article highlights that performance optimization is not a one-time effort but an iterative process requiring continuous refinement as data volumes grow and usage patterns evolve, making it a strategic business imperative rather than merely a technical exercise.

Keywords: Query Optimization; Concurrency Management; Indexing Strategies; Performance Monitoring; Database Partitioning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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