How to Identify and Monitor Slow Queries in PostgreSQL: A Practical Guide
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 MoreHow to Analyze PostgreSQL Query Cache-Hit Ratio Using 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 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 …
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