pg_dump compression specifications in PostgreSQL 16
What is pg_dump compression? pg_dump is a PostgreSQL utility for backing up a local or remote PostgreSQL database. It creates […]
PostgreSQL: The power of a SINGLE missing index
This poem post shows the importance of even one missing index for a target PostgreSQL table from a performance perspective.
Query performance in PostgreSQL 13 RC1
In this blog posting you will learn more about query performance in the new PostgreSQL 13 RC1. Timings measured via ‘pg_stat_statements’
The mysterious “backend_flush_after” configuration setting
This blogpost explains the PostgreSQL server configuration parameter backend_flush_after and takes a look at how it affects performance.
A formula to calculate "pgbench" scaling factor for target DB size
This blog post shows you how to calculate pgbench scaling factors for target database size in PostgreSQL.