Key Takeaways Proper indexing can accelerate queries by 100x+ PostgreSQL offers 6 specialized index types for different data scenarios Strategic indexing reduces server costs by up to 50% Common indexing mistakes cost companies $12M+ annually [...]
Advanced PostgreSQL Temporary Data Performance Optimization and Diagnostics When addressing PostgreSQL temporary data performance degradation, database administrators should implement a systematic approach focusing on the following critical subsystems: Memory Buffer Architecture & Configuration temp_buffers: This [...]
PostgreSQL Vacuum When you run a standard VACUUM command in PostgreSQL, you might notice that it doesn’t free up space at the operating system level, even though it cleans up dead tuples within the database. […]
PostgreSQL Execution Plan PostgreSQL execution plan analysis is critical for diagnosing query performance issues. Here’s how to interpret optimiser decisions and identify bottlenecks: Generating Execution Plans First, Generate basic plan estimation: EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM […]
New Features in pg_stat_statements PostgreSQL 17 1. Tracking of Nested Statements PostgreSQL 17 adds the ability to track nested statements executed within functions, procedures, and DO blocks: Previously, only top-level statements were tracked However, statements […]
PostgreSQL checkpointing is crucial in maintaining data integrity and ensuring consistent database performance. It works in tandem with background writing processes to manage disk I/O efficiently, reducing the risk of data loss in the event […]
PostgreSQL Vacuum and Vacuum full are not two different processes PostgreSQL Vacuum: PostgreSQL‘s VACUUM and VACUUM FULL are not separate processes but rather different operational modes of the same maintenance command. Here’s why: Core Implementation […]
Advanced SQL Window Functions for Time-Series Analysis in PostgreSQL 17 Window functions in PostgreSQL are powerful tools for analyzing time-series data, enabling complex calculations across rows without the need for self-joins or complex subqueries. This […]
Streaming replication across Kubernetes Postgres clusters is an effective way to enhance high availability and disaster recovery for PostgreSQL databases running in containerized environments. Here’s an overview of how to set up and optimize this […]
PostgreSQL Database Migration Migrating multi-terabyte PostgreSQL databases requires careful planning to balance speed, data integrity, and system availability. As organizations scale to petabyte-scale datasets, traditional migration methods often fall short, leading to prolonged downtime and […]
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