Identify Underutilized Columns in PostgreSQL for Schema Optimization
Apr 3, 2024 / · 4 min read · PostgreSQL Database Administration Database Schema pg_class pg_namespace pg_attribute pg_type pg_statistic ·Identifying Underutilized Columns in Your PostgreSQL Database Keeping your PostgreSQL database clean and efficient is crucial for optimal performance. One way to achieve this is by identifying and potentially removing "useless" columns – those that hold minimal or redundant data. This article explores a PostgreSQL code …
Read MoreAssess PostgreSQL Database Sizes Quickly and Easily
Apr 2, 2024 / · 2 min read · PostgreSQL Database Administration Performance Optimization Storage Management pg_database_size pg_size_pretty ·Quickly Assess Your PostgreSQL Database Landscape by Size Managing multiple PostgreSQL databases requires an understanding of their storage footprint. This article introduces a simple yet effective PostgreSQL code snippet that helps you quickly determine the size of each database in your system, ordered by their …
Read MoreIdentifying Blocking PostgreSQL Queries using pg_stat_activity
Mar 25, 2024 / · 3 min read · pg_blocking_pids pg_stat_activity postgresql locks database performance database administration ·Identifying Blocking PostgreSQL Queries: A Guide for Database Administrators This article explores a PostgreSQL query designed to identify currently blocked database queries and the processes (identified by PIDs) responsible for blocking them. This information is crucial for database administrators troubleshooting …
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 MoreDatabase Connections A Look at PostgreSQL Backends using pg_stat_database
Mar 20, 2024 / · 3 min read · postgresql database administration performance optimization pg_stat_database ·Database Connections: A Look at PostgreSQL Backends This article delves into a PostgreSQL code snippet that sheds light on the number of backend connections established for each database within a PostgreSQL instance. We'll dissect the code, explore its purpose, and glean valuable insights for database administrators …
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