Explaining CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY

This technical blog explains how CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY (CIC) works and how it manages to avoid locking the table from updates. A unique distinguishing factor of CIC is that it...
February 15, 2020

Can PgBouncer handle failover to a new machine?

Part Three: PgBouncer and persistent connections during downtime (This is part three of my technical response to a series of questions about the use of PgBouncer and what you need...
December 17, 2019

8 Major Improvements in PostgreSQL 12

PostgreSQL 12 is focused on performance and optimization. This release wasn’t built with brand-new, shiny features in mind; instead, it’s a finely-tuned, well-polished implementation of existing PostgreSQL capabilities. Because new...
October 02, 2019

How to Run PostgreSQL on Docker

Docker is an open source platform where we can create, deploy, and run applications by using containers. Docker is similar to virtual machines (VM), but in VM you need to...
September 17, 2019

Veritas NetBackup and EDB Postgres

Protecting data across your enterprise is a tough job. Data centers are complex environments and are constantly changing to support business demands. As organizations expand their use of Postgres in...
August 28, 2019

Pgpool vs PGBouncer

Database connection poolers are useful tools that enable organizations to deliver high-performing applications by efficiently utilizing Postgres. Implementing a high-quality connection pooler is a frequent request of clients using Postgres...
August 19, 2019