PostgreSQL Performance

What is new with pg_stat_statements in PostgreSQL 17?

New Features in pg_stat_statements PostgreSQL 17 1. Tracking of Nested Statements PostgreSQL 17 adds the ability to track nested statements executed within functions, procedures, and DO blocks: Previously, only top-level statements were tracked However, statements […]

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Drop and Recreate PG_STAT_STATEMENTS in PostgreSQL

Drop and Recreate PG_STAT_STATEMENTS in PostgreSQL /* First we have to remove them from the extension */ ALTER EXTENSION pg_stat_statements DROP VIEW pg_stat_statements; ALTER EXTENSION pg_stat_statements DROP FUNCTION pg_stat_statements(boolean); /* Then we can drop them […]

DBA

SQL Performance Nightmares – 5 Query Anti-Patterns

SQL Performance Nightmares: 5 Query Anti-Patterns That Kill Database Performance at Scale Database performance issues often start small but become catastrophic as data grows. What works fine with 1,000 records can bring your entire system […]

PostgreSQL Internals

Advanced PostgreSQL JSON/JSONB Operations

Advanced JSON/JSONB Operations: When PostgreSQL Beats Document Databases PostgreSQL JSON and JSONB capabilities have evolved into a powerful alternative to dedicated document databases, offering the best of both relational and document-oriented worlds. Understanding when and […]

PostgreSQL Performance

PostgreSQL 18 IOPS Optimization

PostgreSQL 18 IOPS Optimization: Complete Performance Tuning Guide for High-Throughput Workloads Introduction PostgreSQL 18 introduces significant performance improvements, but achieving optimal IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) requires careful configuration tuning. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how […]

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Maintenance Plan for PostgreSQL

Detailed Maintenance Plan for PostgreSQL Comprehensive PostgreSQL Maintenance Plan PostgreSQL database maintenance is a critical aspect of database administration that ensures optimal performance, data integrity, and system reliability . A well-structured maintenance plan minimizes downtime, [...]

Amazon Redshift

Amazon Redshift Indexing for PostgreSQL DBAs

Amazon Redshift Indexing for PostgreSQL DBAs: Performance Optimization Guide As a PostgreSQL DBA transitioning to Amazon Redshift, understanding the fundamental differences in indexing approaches is crucial for optimal performance. Unlike PostgreSQL’s traditional B-tree and hash […]

PostgreSQL Performance

Pgpool-II Configuration for Optimal Performance

Pgpool-II Configuration for Optimal Performance: Complete Monitoring and Troubleshooting Guide Pgpool-II serves as a critical middleware component between applications and PostgreSQL databases, providing connection pooling, load balancing, and high availability features. Proper configuration and monitoring […]