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What Does Thread Status "Waiting for table metadata lock" in the MySQL Server Processlist Mean? (Doc ID 1365549.1)

Last updated on MARCH 13, 2023

Applies to:

MySQL Server - Version 5.5 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Since version MySQL Server 5.5 there is a new thread state in the output of SHOW PROCESSLIST:

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 Example of metadata lock
 How to find out what transaction is holding the lock?
 Solution
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