Administration

How to Monitor PostgreSQL HOT Updates and Fillfactor When PostgreSQL updates a row, it normally writes a new row version and creates a new index entry pointing to it. This is safe, but it adds overhead — especially on tables with many indexes. HOT updates (Heap Only Tuple) are a smarter path. When a HOT update happens, …

How to Find Idle in Transaction Sessions in PostgreSQL An idle-in-transaction session is a database connection that has started a transaction but is not currently running a query. It is just sitting there, holding the transaction open. This is different from a regular idle connection, which has no open transaction. …

Understanding PostgreSQL pg_settings and pg_file_settings with Practical Examples PostgreSQL offers powerful catalog views for examining configuration values that shape the performance and behavior of your database. Among these, pg_settings and pg_file_settings are essential tools for administrators who want to ensure …

Your 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 …

Unveiling Your PostgreSQL Server: A Treasure Trove of Information This comprehensive PostgreSQL script delves into the inner workings of your database server, revealing valuable details about its version, configuration, connections, users, and more. It empowers database administrators and developers with insights to …