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How to Monitor Slow Running Queries in PostgreSQL
May 19, 2025 / · 3 min read · PostgreSQL SQL database performance monitor running queries pg_stat_activity ·PostgreSQL Query for Monitoring Slow Running Queries Purpose Monitoring and optimizing database performance is critical for any production environment. One common challenge is identifying slow queries that may impact overall system responsiveness. This article explains how to use a PostgreSQL SQL query to find …
Read MoreAnalyze PostgreSQL Cache-Hit Ratio with pg_stat_statements
May 18, 2025 / · 3 min read · PostgreSQL SQL database performance monitor running queries pg_stat_statements ·How to Analyze PostgreSQL Query Cache-Hit Ratio Using pg_stat_statements Purpose Measuring the cache-hit ratio of your PostgreSQL queries is essential for understanding and optimizing how efficiently your database serves data from memory versus disk. This article explains how to use the pg_stat_statements extension to …
Read MorePostgreSQL query to find columns containing only NULL values
Mar 24, 2024 / · 3 min read · postgresql database optimization database schema design database administration pg_class pg_namespace pg_attribute pg_type pg_statistic ·Identifying Null-Only Columns in PostgreSQL This article explores a valuable PostgreSQL query for database administrators. It helps identify columns within your database tables that exclusively contain NULL values. Uncovering these "null-only" columns can be a key step in optimizing storage usage and streamlining your …
Read MoreIdentify Blocking PostgreSQL Queries with pg_stat_activity
Mar 21, 2024 / · 3 min read · postgresql performance optimization troubleshooting pg_stat_activity ·Identifying Blocking Queries in PostgreSQL: Keeping Your Database Running Smoothly Have you ever encountered sluggish performance in your PostgreSQL database? One culprit could be blocking queries. These are queries that are waiting on resources held by other queries, creating a chain reaction that slows everything …
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