How It Affects Your App
This error indicates that an invalid expression was used in the partition function. This can cause the application to fail to execute the query, resulting in an inability to access the data. This can lead to data loss or corruption, as well as a disruption of the application's normal operations. Additionally, the application may become unstable or crash due to the error.
How To Fix
1. Check the error log for the MySQL 1486 error:
$ tail -f /var/log/mysql/error.log
2. Check the MySQL configuration file for the max_allowed_packet setting:
$ grep max_allowed_packet /etc/mysql/my.cnf
3. Increase the max_allowed_packet setting to a higher value:
max_allowed_packet = 16M
4. Restart the MySQL service:
$ sudo service mysql restart
5. Check the error log again to confirm the MySQL 1486 error is resolved:
$ tail -f /var/log/mysql/error.log
6. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 1486 in question. Automated database observability tools can provide real-time insights into the performance and health of your database, allowing you to quickly identify and address any issues that arise. This can help you proactively prevent MySQL 1486 errors from occurring in the future.
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