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Implementing “Always Encrypted” Functionality in PostgreSQL

Implementing “Always Encrypted” Functionality in PostgreSQL: Techniques and Best Practices for Secure Data Encryption PostgreSQL doesn't natively have a feature exactly equivalent to SQL Server's Always Encrypted option. Always Encrypted is a feature in SQL [...]

Minimizing Performance Impact: Best Practices for PostgreSQL Tracing and Monitoring

When tracing or monitoring tools are enabled in PostgreSQL, it can introduce some overhead and potentially slow down database performance. This is because tracing mechanisms such as logging, detailed monitoring, or execution profiling require additional […]

Optimizing PostgreSQL Performance with Execution Plan Caching

PostgreSQL uses a sophisticated query planner and optimizer to determine the most efficient way to execute a query. One of the mechanisms PostgreSQL uses to improve performance is caching execution plans. This process involves reusing […]

Optimizing Outer Joins with Aggregation in PostgreSQL: Best Practices and Examples

Performing optimal outer joins in PostgreSQL while doing aggregation involves understanding both the logical and performance aspects of SQL queries. Here are some best practices and examples to help you achieve this: Best Practices for […]

How do Bloom Indexes work in PostgreSQL?

Bloom indexes in PostgreSQL are a specialized type of index that provides an efficient way to test whether an element is a member of a set. They are particularly useful for speeding up queries involving […]

Exploring PostgreSQL: How Tables are Stored and Indexed for Optimal Performance

PostgreSQL employs sophisticated mechanisms for storage and indexing of tables, effectively leveraging its extensible architecture to optimize data retrieval and maintain data integrity. Moreover, understanding these mechanisms enables you to optimize database performance while ensuring […]

Understanding the Unnest Function in PostgreSQL: Transforming Arrays into Rows

The unnest() function in PostgreSQL is a powerful tool that expands arrays into individual rows in query results. It effectively transforms each element of an array into its own row, allowing easier manipulation and analysis […]

Managing Excessive Growth of pg_wal in PostgreSQL: Causes and Solutions

The pg_wal directory (formerly known as pg_xlog in versions before PostgreSQL 10) is a crucial component of PostgreSQL, storing Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) files. These files are essential for data durability and crash recovery, as they record […]

Enhancements in PostgreSQL 16 Query Planner/Optimizer: Boosting Performance, Scalability, and Reliability

PostgreSQL 16 brings significant enhancements to its query planner/optimizer, directly influencing performance, scalability, and reliability. Here are some key improvements and their impacts: Parallelization of FULL and RIGHT Joins PostgreSQL 16, moreover, has introduced the […]

Implementing the Materialized Path Model in PostgreSQL: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Materialized Path model is a strategy for representing hierarchical data within a relational database system like PostgreSQL. It involves storing the entire path to a node within a tree as a single column value […]