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InnoDB Page Compression vs Filesystem Compression
Updated May 4, 2026
Short answer
Reducing the disk footprint of large databases.
Deep explanation
Transparent Page Compression (TPC) in InnoDB uses punch-holes in the filesystem. It saves space but can lead to filesystem fragmentation.
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