MySQL 164

This error occurs when a cursor is not closed properly, preventing the user from performing the desired action. To resolve, the user must close the cursor to enable the action.

How It Affects Your App

The impact of this MySQL error is that the application will not be able to perform the intended action. This could lead to data not being saved, or the application not being able to access the data it needs. This could cause the application to crash or become unresponsive, leading to a poor user experience. Additionally, the application may not be able to perform certain tasks, such as updating or deleting data, which could lead to data integrity issues. In the worst case, the application may become completely unusable.

How To Fix

1. This command will show the maximum number of connections that MySQL can handle.

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE '%max_connections%';

2. This command will set the maximum number of connections to 500.

SET GLOBAL max_connections = 500;

3. This command will show the maximum number of connection errors that MySQL can handle.

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE '%max_connect_errors%';

4. This command will set the maximum number of connection errors to 1000.

SET GLOBAL max_connect_errors = 1000;

5. This command will flush the privileges so that the changes take effect.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

6. This command will show the maximum number of connections that MySQL can handle.

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE '%max_connections%';

7. SHOW VARIABLES LIKE '%max_connect_errors%';This command will show the maximum number of connection errors that MySQL can handle.

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE '%max_connections%';

8. After completing the above steps, it is recommended to use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 164 in question. This tool can help identify any potential issues with the database and provide real-time insights into the performance of the database. It can also provide alerts when any issues arise, allowing for quick resolution of the issue.

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