Monitoring

Monitor PostgreSQL Active Sessions with pg_stat_activity pg_stat_activity is the system view that shows every backend process running against a PostgreSQL server right now — one row per server process, with the client address, the query it is running, how long it has been running, and what kind of backend it is. A …

Monitor Running Queries in PostgreSQL with pg_stat_activity Where pg_stat_statements aggregates queries that already finished and pgBadger reads logs after the fact, pg_stat_activity is the real-time snapshot: one row per server process, showing what each one is doing at the moment the query runs. It is the right …

Monitor Slow Running Queries in PostgreSQL with pg_stat_activity An application hangs, the connection pool fills up, and somewhere a statement has been running for minutes. pg_stat_activity shows it for every backend on the server: how long the current query has been going, which role and database it belongs to, and …

PostgreSQL Lock Monitoring: Gain Insights into Locks with Query and Age Purpose This PostgreSQL SQL query equips you to monitor locks held by active database sessions along with their associated queries and age. This detailed information proves invaluable for performance tuning, troubleshooting lock conflicts, and …

PostgreSQL: Identify Slow Running Queries in Real-Time Purpose This PostgreSQL SQL query provides a real-time snapshot of sessions whose current query (or, for idle sessions, most recent query) started more than 30 seconds ago. It acts as a powerful alternative to a traditional slow query log, helping you proactively …

Monitor PostgreSQL Recovery Status with pg_is_in_recovery Is this server a standby, and is it still applying WAL? One SELECT answers both questions. It calls pg_is_in_recovery() and the functions that report how far a standby has received and replayed the write-ahead log (WAL), and it adds the two legacy …

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 …

Monitoring Active Queries in PostgreSQL for Performance Optimization Introduction Ensuring smooth database performance is crucial for modern applications. In PostgreSQL, the number of active queries can significantly impact responsiveness. This article explores a PostgreSQL query that effectively counts active queries, …