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PostgreSQL ALTER TABLE ADD COLUMN: Hidden Dangers and Production Pitfalls

PostgreSQL ALTER TABLE ADD COLUMN: Hidden Dangers and Production Pitfalls When working with PostgreSQL in production environments, seemingly simple DDL operations can have unexpected consequences. The ALTER TABLE ... ADD COLUMNstatement, while appearing straightforward, carries [...]

Bloom Indexes in PostgreSQL: A Complete Guide for Database Optimization

Bloom Indexes in PostgreSQL: A Complete Guide for Database Optimization PostgreSQL's extensive indexing capabilities make it one of the most powerful relational databases available today. Among its various index types, Bloom indexes offer a unique [...]

Optimizing PostgreSQL LIKE and ILIKE Performance: A Complete Guide

Optimizing PostgreSQL LIKE and ILIKE Performance: A Complete Guide PostgreSQL's LIKE and ILIKE operators are essential tools for pattern matching in SQL queries, but they can become significant performance bottlenecks when not properly optimized. Understanding [...]

How to Use EXPLAIN ANALYZE in PostgreSQL for Query Performance Optimization

How to Use EXPLAIN ANALYZE in PostgreSQL for Query Performance Optimization and to Optimize PostgreSQL Query Performance with EXPLAIN ANALYZE When your PostgreSQL queries run slower than expected, identifying the bottleneck becomes crucial for database […]

Speed Up Your PostgreSQL 16 Backups with Improved pg_dump

Introduction to the VACUUM Command: Essential PostgreSQL Database Maintenance

Introduction to the VACUUM Command: Essential PostgreSQL Database Maintenance Database performance optimization is crucial for maintaining efficient applications, and PostgreSQL’s VACUUM command stands as one of the most important maintenance tools available to database administrators. […]

Securing User Accounts in PostgreSQL

Securing User Accounts in PostgreSQL: A Comprehensive Technical Guide PostgreSQL’s robust security framework provides multiple layers of protection for user accounts, but proper configuration is essential to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. This guide […]

Troubleshooting PostgreSQL Page Corruption

Troubleshooting PostgreSQL Page Corruption: A Technical Guide PostgreSQL page corruption is a critical database issue that can lead to data loss and application downtime. This comprehensive guide covers detection, diagnosis, and recovery strategies for database […]

PostgreSQL Temporary Tables: Hidden Performance Killers and Game-Changing Alternatives

PostgreSQL Temporary Tables: Hidden Performance Killers and Modern Alternatives Introduction PostgreSQL temporary tables often seem like a convenient solution, especially for developers and DBAs transitioning from other systems. However, behind this simplicity lies a hidden […]

PostgreSQL Cross-Region Replication

Cross-Region PostgreSQL Replication: Latency and Consistency Trade-offs Cross-region PostgreSQL replication presents a fundamental challenge in distributed database systems: balancing data consistency with acceptable latency. As organizations expand globally, understanding these trade-offs becomes critical for designing […]

PostgreSQL 18 IOPS Optimization

PostgreSQL 18 IOPS Optimization: Complete Performance Tuning Guide for High-Throughput Workloads Introduction PostgreSQL 18 introduces significant performance improvements, but achieving optimal IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) requires careful configuration tuning. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how […]