PostgreSQL Performance

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How to use Sparse Index in PostgreSQL 15?

How to use Sparse Index in PostgreSQL 15? Sparse indexes are used in PostgreSQL when the table contains many null or empty values in the indexed column. These indexes can greatly reduce the size of [...]
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How I/O cache influence PostgreSQL performance?

How I/O cache influence PostgreSQL performance? I/O cache plays an important role in PostgreSQL performance as it can greatly reduce the number of disk I/O operations that need to be performed. The PostgreSQL server uses [...]
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Inspecting PostgreSQL Locks

Inspecting PostgreSQL Locks Inspecting PostgreSQL locks can be done using the pg_locks view in the system catalog. This view displays information about all currently held and awaited locks. The columns in this view include the [...]
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How NULL values in PostgreSQL affect performance?

How NULL values in PostgreSQL affect performance? NULL values in PostgreSQL can have an impact on the performance of queries and calculations, depending on how they are handled. Indexes: Indexes on columns that contain NULL [...]
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PostgreSQL Index Maintenance and Repair

PostgreSQL Index Maintenance and Repair Index maintenance and repair are important tasks that help to keep the database running at optimal performance. In PostgreSQL, there are several methods for performing index maintenance and repair: REINDEX: [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]