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Can I turn off redo log generation in PostgreSQL?

No, it is not possible to turn off redo log generation in PostgreSQL, as it is a fundamental part of the transactional system that ensures the durability and consistency of your data. The redo logs […]

What does a COMMIT do internally to PostgreSQL?

In PostgreSQL, a COMMIT statement is used to finalize a transaction and make its changes permanent in the database. When a COMMIT statement is executed, the following things happen internally in PostgreSQL: After a transaction […]

What happens to uncommitted transactions in MySQL if the server crashes after the update?

In MySQL, if the server crashes after an update and the transaction was not committed, the changes made by the transaction will be rolled back during the crash recovery process. This is because MySQL uses […]

Why SELECT * from is bad for SQL performance?

Using SELECT * can be bad for SQL performance for several reasons, including the following: Overall, it is best practice to only select the columns that are needed for a query, rather than using SELECT […]

How Latches are implemented in PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL uses latches to provide synchronization between different threads accessing shared resources. Latches are lightweight and efficient mechanisms that provide mutual exclusion between threads. Here is a table describing all the PostgreSQL latches, their purpose, […]

Configuring PostgreSQL for optimal usage of available RAM

PostgreSQL has several configuration parameters that control its memory usage. Here is a detailed description of some of the most important memory-related parameters: It is important to monitor the memory usage of the database process […]

How to implement parallel queries in PostgreSQL 15?

PostgreSQL 15 introduces a new parallel query feature called “Partitionwise Joins” which can improve the performance of queries involving large tables. Here’s how to implement parallel queries using this feature: Here’s an example query that […]

How long checkpoint queues influence PostgreSQL recovery?

Checkpoint queues can have a significant impact on the recovery process in PostgreSQL. Checkpoints are a mechanism that PostgreSQL uses to write dirty data from memory to disk, in order to ensure that the data […]

How are undo blocks implemented in PostgreSQL internally?

In PostgreSQL, undo blocks are implemented using a mechanism called Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC), which allows multiple versions of a row to exist in the database at the same time. When a transaction updates or […]

What are the possible scenarios for deadlock in PostgreSQL?

Deadlock is a situation where two or more transactions are blocked, waiting for each other to release locks that they hold. In PostgreSQL, deadlocks can occur in several scenarios, such as: To prevent deadlocks in […]