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Monitor PostgreSQL Memory Settings with pg_settings
Sep 10, 2025 / · 3 min read · postgresql database administration memory management system monitoring performance tuning sql queries database configuration pg_settings ·PostgreSQL Memory Settings Query: Monitor Database Memory Configuration This PostgreSQL query helps database administrators monitor and analyze memory-related configuration settings in their database instance. By querying the pg_settings system catalog view, you can quickly identify current memory parameters, their …
Read MorePostgreSQL Logging Configuration Query via pg_settings
Sep 9, 2025 / · 3 min read · postgresql database administration logging monitoring sql queries database configuration system settings performance tuning pg_settings ·PostgreSQL Logging Configuration Query - Monitor Database Settings This PostgreSQL query provides database administrators with essential insights into logging configuration parameters by querying the pg_settings system view. The query specifically targets logging-related settings while filtering out WAL (Write-Ahead …
Read MorePostgreSQL Lock Management Settings via pg_settings
Sep 8, 2025 / · 3 min read · postgresql database administration lock management performance tuning system catalog configuration troubleshooting sql queries pg_settings ·PostgreSQL Lock Management Settings Query Guide accessing system table pg_settings PostgreSQL's lock management system is crucial for maintaining data consistency and preventing conflicts in concurrent database operations. This guide demonstrates how to query and analyze lock-related configuration settings using the …
Read MorePostgreSQL File Location Settings Query via pg_settings
Sep 7, 2025 / · 3 min read · postgresql database administration sql queries configuration file management system views database tuning postgres dba pg_settings ·PostgreSQL File Location Settings Query Guide This PostgreSQL query helps database administrators examine file location configuration settings by querying the pg_settings system view. It retrieves essential information about where PostgreSQL stores its files and directories. Purpose and Overview The query targets …
Read MorePostgreSQL Error Handling Settings via pg_settings
Sep 6, 2025 / · 3 min read · postgresql database administration error handling configuration system views sql queries database management troubleshooting pg_settings ·PostgreSQL Error Handling Settings Query Guide using pg_settings PostgreSQL's pg_settings system view provides comprehensive information about database configuration parameters, particularly those related to error handling and logging. This query helps database administrators monitor and analyze error-related settings …
Read MoreMonitor PostgreSQL Active Sessions with pg_stat_activity
Aug 25, 2025 / · 3 min read · postgresql sql database monitoring performance queries pg_stat_activity ·Monitoring PostgreSQL Active Sessions with pg_stat_activity Explained As databases scale, monitoring active connections and queries in PostgreSQL becomes essential for performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ensuring stability. PostgreSQL provides a powerful system view called pg_stat_activity that contains detailed …
Read MoreMonitor Running Queries in PostgreSQL using pg_stat_activity
Aug 18, 2025 / · 2 min read · postgresql database sql performance monitoring tuning optimization queries pg_stat_activity ·Monitor Running Queries in PostgreSQL (9.2+ and Newer) Overview When managing a PostgreSQL database, one of the most important tasks for database administrators and developers is monitoring currently running queries. This helps identify problematic sessions, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and optimize …
Read MoreRestart All PostgreSQL Sequences with ALTER SEQUENCE
Aug 17, 2025 / · 2 min read · postgresql sql database database-maintenance postgres-sequences postgresql-scripting dba-tips database-tuning pg_class ·Restarting All PostgreSQL Sequences with SQL Script Database administrators often face challenges with PostgreSQL sequences, especially after data has been deleted or when tables have been re-imported. Sequences drive the generation of auto-incrementing values (like primary keys using SERIAL or BIGSERIAL), and …
Read MorePostgreSQL Recovery Monitoring: Essential SQL Insights
Aug 28, 2024 / · 3 min read · PostgreSQL SQL Database Recovery Monitoring pg_is_in_backup pg_is_in_recovery pg_backup_start_time ·PostgreSQL Recovery Monitoring: Gain Real-Time Insights with SQL Purpose This PostgreSQL SQL query provides critical information about the current recovery status of your database. By utilizing a combination of system functions and conditional logic, it delivers a snapshot of whether the database is in backup or …
Read MoreYour PostgreSQL Configuration This blog post empowers you to gain valuable insights into your PostgreSQL database configuration. We'll delve into the provided SQL code, explain its purpose, and equip you with key points and insights to effectively manage your PostgreSQL instance. Sample Code from Command Line …
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