Database Insights

Configure auto_explain to automatically log EXPLAIN output for slow PostgreSQL queries. Covers log_analyze, log_buffers, sample_rate, JSON format, and RDS setup.

Configure pgAudit for PostgreSQL SOC2, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA compliance. Covers session vs object auditing, log format, log volume management, and SIEM integration.

Learn how to use pgBadger to analyze PostgreSQL logs, find slow queries, and automate daily reporting. Includes postgresql.conf setup, cron automation, and RDS tips.

Set up PostgreSQL monitoring with Prometheus and postgres_exporter. Includes install steps, critical alert rules, Grafana dashboard panels, and custom query metrics.

Use PostgreSQL tablespaces to distribute tables and indexes across NVMe, SSD, and archive storage. Covers creation, ALTER TABLE SET TABLESPACE, monitoring, and backup.

Migrate Oracle to PostgreSQL using ora2pg. Covers NUMBER→NUMERIC, DATE gotchas, PL/SQL→PL/pgSQL conversion, sequences, DUAL, NULL handling, and validation steps.

Configure Patroni to use Consul instead of etcd as its DCS for PostgreSQL HA. Covers Consul setup, patroni.yml, service discovery, HAProxy routing, and failover testing.

Use pg_cron to schedule SQL jobs inside PostgreSQL. Covers installation, cron syntax, partition maintenance, materialized view refresh, job monitoring, and RDS setup.

Learn how to convert a standalone PostgreSQL instance to a Patroni high-availability cluster with etcd. Step-by-step guide covering installation, configuration, and failover testing.

Compare Liquibase and Flyway for schema migration management — features, abstraction level, and team fit

Use Apache Airflow to orchestrate database ETL, backup jobs, and maintenance tasks — DAGs, sensors, and best practices