Troubleshooting
Find Idle in Transaction Sessions in PostgreSQL
Mar 28, 2026 / · 4 min read · postgresql administration monitoring troubleshooting database pg_locks pg_stat_activity ·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. …
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 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 MoreIdentify & Resolve Blocking Application Locks in PostgreSQL
Sep 1, 2024 / · 3 min read · PostgreSQL SQL Database Performance Troubleshooting pg_locks pg_stat_activity ·PostgreSQL Lock Monitoring: Identify Blocking Locks and Resolve Application Conflicts Purpose In a busy PostgreSQL environment, transactions can sometimes become blocked, waiting for other transactions to release locks. This can slow performance and even cause stalls. This article dissects a powerful PostgreSQL script …
Read MoreMastering PostgreSQL Locks: Troubleshooting & Insights
Apr 23, 2024 / · 2 min read · PostgreSQL database performance troubleshooting locks pg_locks pg_stat_activity pg_stat_all_tables pg_stat_user_tables ·Mastering PostgreSQL Locks: Troubleshooting and Performance Insights In a busy PostgreSQL database, multiple transactions might try to access the same resources simultaneously. Locks are PostgreSQL's way of handling concurrency, ensuring data consistency and preventing conflicts. This article dives into PostgreSQL lock …
Read MorePostgreSQL Lock Troubleshooting, Unlocking Blocked Processes
Apr 22, 2024 / · 2 min read · PostgreSQL database performance troubleshooting locks pg_locks pg_stat_activity ·PostgreSQL Lock Troubleshooting: Unlocking Blocked Processes In a busy PostgreSQL environment, transactions can sometimes become blocked, waiting for other transactions to release locks. This can slow performance and even cause stalls. This article dissects a powerful PostgreSQL script designed to expose blocked …
Read MoreIdentify Blocking PostgreSQL Queries with pg_stat_activity
Mar 21, 2024 / · 3 min read · postgresql performance optimization troubleshooting pg_stat_activity ·Identifying Blocking Queries in PostgreSQL: Keeping Your Database Running Smoothly Have you ever encountered sluggish performance in your PostgreSQL database? One culprit could be blocking queries. These are queries that are waiting on resources held by other queries, creating a chain reaction that slows everything …
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