MySQL Consulting - MySQL Support - MySQL Remote DBA - PostgreSQL Consulting - PostgreSQL Support - PostgreSQL Remote DBA

Analyzing PostgreSQL with strace

Analyzing PostgreSQL with strace strace is a powerful Linux tool that allows you to trace system calls and signals of a running process. It can be used to analyze the behavior of a PostgreSQL server [...]

Tuning Linux for PostgreSQL

Tuning Linux for PostgreSQL Tuning Linux for PostgreSQL performance can involve several steps. Here are some general steps to take: Optimize kernel parameters: Make sure the kernel is configured for optimal performance for PostgreSQL. This [...]

How to tune a slow query in PostgreSQL?

How to tune a slow query in PostgreSQL? Tuning a slow query in PostgreSQL can involve several steps. Here are some general steps to take: Identify the slow query: Use the pg_stat_activity view to see [...]

How expensive SQLs can impact PostgreSQL Performance?

How expensive SQLs can impact PostgreSQL Performance? Expensive SQLs can have a significant impact on PostgreSQL performance, as they consume a lot of resources and can slow down the entire system. Here are a few [...]

How to Kill an PostgreSQL process from inside PostgreSQL?

How to Kill an PostgreSQL process from inside PostgreSQL? In PostgreSQL, you can use the pg_terminate_backend() function to kill a specific process. This function takes a single argument, the process ID of the process you [...]

Find When was a table last changed in PostgreSQL?

Find When was a table last changed in PostgreSQL? In PostgreSQL, you can use the pg_class system catalog table to determine when a table was last changed. The pg_class table contains metadata about all tables [...]

How to detect chained and migrated rows in PostgreSQL?

How do you think you could detect chained and migrated rows in PostgreSQL? Chained and migrated rows occur in PostgreSQL when rows are updated and cannot fit in their original block due to space constraints, [...]

How pg_dump is different in PostgreSQL 16?

How pg_dump is different in PostgreSQL 16? The pg_dump command is a tool used to export data from a PostgreSQL database into a file. The tool has been included in PostgreSQL since version 7.0 and […]

Step-by-step PostgreSQL 15 multi-master Replication for High Availability

Step-by-step PostgreSQL 15 multi-master Replication for High Availability Here is a general step-by-step guide for setting up multi-master replication in PostgreSQL 15 for high availability: Step 1: Prepare the master nodes: Make sure that the […]

How Least Recently Used (LRU) list is managed in PostgreSQL?

How Least Recently Used (LRU) list is managed in PostgreSQL? In PostgreSQL, the least recently used (LRU) list is a mechanism used to manage the buffer cache. The buffer cache is a memory area used […]

* Everything changes over time – Our blogs/posts and comments changes over time, That’s how it should be! Whatever we comment from MinervaDB Inc. Teams (including Shiv Iyer) and other stakeholders or guest bloggers posted here are never permanent, These things worked for us. But, there is no guarantee they will work for you too, When using the recommendations from ChistaDATA or MinervaDB or MinervaSQL or any other online resources / Google, You must test the advice before applying them to your production systems, and always invest for a robust Database DR solution, Thank you for understanding.

Discounts are applicable only for multi-year contracts / long-term engagements, We don’t hire low-quality and cheap rookie consultants to manage your mission-critical Database Systems Infrastructure Operations and so our consulting rates are competitive. Being a virtual corporation (no physical offices anywhere in the world), whatever you pay go directly to our consultant’s fee. It’s impossible for us to offer you low-cost consulting, support and remote DBA services with elite-class team, Thanks for understanding and doing business with MinervaDB.

PostgreSQL is a registered trademark of the PostgreSQL Community Association. ClickHouse is a registered trademark of ClickHouse, Inc. MongoDB is a registered trademark of MongoDB, Inc. Couchbase is a registered trademark of Couchbase, Inc. Redis is a registered trademark of Redis Ltd. Apache Cassandra is a registered trademark of the Apache Software Foundation. Milvus is a registered trademark of Zilliz. MinIO is a registered trademark of MinIO, Inc. Amazon Redshift and Amazon Aurora are registered trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. Google Cloud is a registered trademark of Google LLC. Snowflake is a registered trademark of Snowflake Inc. Databricks is a registered trademark of Databricks, Inc. MySQL and InnoDB are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation. MariaDB is a trademark of MariaDB Corporation Ab. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Other product or company names mentioned may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owner. Copyrights © 2010-2025. All Rights Reserved by MinervaDB®.

The Data Transformation Company

Data Architecture, Engineering and Operations for SQL, NoSQL, NewSQL, Cloud Native Data Platforms, Analytics and AI

PostgreSQL DBA