PostgreSQL Index

Does PostgreSQL support Row Store Index?

PostgreSQL does not have a dedicated Row Store Index as a specific index type because it fundamentally follows a row-oriented storage model where data is stored row by row in tables. However, PostgreSQL supports a [...]

PostgreSQL Performance

Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Shared Buffers in PostgreSQL

Optimizing shared buffers in PostgreSQL Optimizing shared buffers in PostgreSQL is critical for improving performance by efficiently utilizing memory for caching data pages, reducing disk I/O, and enhancing query execution speed. Below are key tips [...]

DBA

Preventing PostgreSQL Transaction ID Wraparound

Preventing PostgreSQL Transaction ID Wraparound: Managing Autovacuum Blockages and Ensuring Database Health PostgreSQL Transaction ID Wraparound Transaction ID (XID) wraparound is a critical concern in PostgreSQL databases, as it can render a database unusable by [...]

PostgreSQL DBA

Implementing a Tamper-Proof Ledger in PostgreSQL

Implementing a Tamper-Proof Ledger in PostgreSQL for Auditable and Secure Data Storage In PostgreSQL, a ledger refers to a specialized database structure or extension designed to provide immutable, auditable, and secure data storage. This structure [...]

PostgreSQL Performance

Understanding PostgreSQL I/O Details

PostgreSQL I/O Details: A Deep Dive into Monitoring and Optimization Introduction Input/Output (I/O) operations play a critical role in database performance. In PostgreSQL, these operations are fundamental to the efficiency of data retrieval and storage [...]

PostgreSQL Performance

PostgreSQL Outlines: Ensuring Plan Stability

PostgreSQL Outlines: Ensuring Plan Stability In relational databases such as PostgreSQL, query optimization plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient SQL query execution. PostgreSQL utilizes a sophisticated query planner to generate an optimal execution plan based [...]