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PostgreSQL

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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MinervaDB

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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MinervaDB

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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DBA

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: [...]