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Linear Trees in InnoDB
Introduction In InnoDB, a linear tree is a type of data structure used for indexing and searching data. Linear trees are also known as B+ trees. The key characteristic of a linear tree is that […]
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Explaining the MySQL Slow Query Log – How to Read and Interpret Slow Query Log?
The MySQL Slow Query Log is a feature that logs SQL statements that exceed a certain threshold of execution time. This log can be used to identify slow queries and to optimize their performance. Here […]
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How to implement Partitioned Bitmaps in PostgreSQL?
Partitioned Bitmaps are a technique used to speed up queries on large databases by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or partitions, that can be searched independently. PostgreSQL supports Partitioned Bitmaps through the use of […]
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Monitoring BgWriter latches in PostgreSQL
The BgWriter process in PostgreSQL is responsible for flushing dirty pages from the shared buffer pool to disk. As such, it is a critical component of the database system and it is important to monitor […]
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Why are PostgreSQL updates getting slower?
UPDATE latency refers to the time taken by PostgreSQL to perform an UPDATE operation on a table. Slow UPDATE operations can negatively impact the overall performance of the database. Here are some steps to troubleshoot […]
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How to Protect Your PostgreSQL Databases from Cyberattacks with SQL Firewall?
SQL Firewall is a security solution that provides protection against SQL injection attacks by filtering and blocking potentially harmful SQL statements. In PostgreSQL, the pgBouncer connection pooler can be used as an SQL Firewall. To […]
Understanding PostgreSQL pg_stat_activity
The pg_stat_activity view in PostgreSQL provides information about the current activity of each server process. The view returns one row for each server process, showing the current state of that process. The following table describes […]
How to use PostgreSQL Dynamic Statistics Views for Troubleshooting Performance?
Dynamic Statistics Views in PostgreSQL are system views that provide detailed information about database statistics and performance metrics. These views can be used for troubleshooting and optimizing PostgreSQL performance. The following table describes some of […]
How to configure PostgreSQL for Statistics Collection?
PostgreSQL collects various statistics about its internal operations and the usage of database objects, which can be useful for performance tuning and troubleshooting purposes. By default, PostgreSQL enables statistics collection, but you may need to […]
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How to migrate from inheritance-based partitioning to declarative partitioning in PostgreSQL?
Declarative partitioning is a feature in PostgreSQL that allows you to define partitions for a table in a declarative manner, without having to use inheritance. With declarative partitioning, you can define partitioning rules using the […]