In the realm of database administration, the role of a PostgreSQL DBA is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of databases. One of the core responsibilities is parameter tuning, an essential skill that can significantly impact database efficiency and resource … Read More
Author Archives: Hari Kiran
Database Change Management – PGSQL Phriday #009
The host for PGSQL Phriday #009 is Dian Fay, who has asked us to discuss Database change management. Introduction Database change management refers to the process of controlling and managing changes made to a database in a systematic and organized way. … Read More
Postgres Minor Release Day!
The PGDG – PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released a Minor upgrade on all the supported versions of PostgreSQL 11 – 15. There’re a few things that caught my attention and are worth mentioning… Of course, the release fixes two … Read More
Enable core dumps on Ubuntu, Debian, and Rocky Linux
Core dumps are often used to diagnose or debug errors in Linux or UNIX programs. Core dumps can serve as useful debugging aids for sysadmins to find out why an application or any other program crashed.This article provides some baselines … Read More
Postgres Triggers: Best Practices and Common Use Cases – PGSQL Phriday #007
PGSQL Phriday #007 – Be the James Bond of your Database – take risks, Create Triggers, and always remember that you have a license to thrill. Lætitia Avrot is hosting the #PGSQLPhriday 007 PGSQL Phriday is a monthly community blog event … Read More
Nested Composite Data Structures in Postgres
Data nesting is a way of organizing data in a hierarchical or nested structure, where one piece of data is related to another in a parent-child or one-to-many relationship. This approach can be particularly useful for storing complex data structures … Read More
Unveiling the mystery of Postgres Backups for my peeps
Introduction When it comes to backing up PostgreSQL databases, there are several tools available. Three popular ones are pg_basebackup, pgBarman, and pgBackRest. While they all serve the same purpose, they have some significant differences that can impact your backup strategy. … Read More
Six Strategies for Improving Customer Experience (CX) & Customer Success (CS)
Why is Customer Success your golden ticket to business success? In the last post, I shared my interest and learning experience on PostgreSQL. In this blog, I will share more details on Why Customer Success is crucial for any business. … Read More
Face-to-face Event Creates a Global Impact
I recently attended my first tech conference, and here I’ll talk about my experience and takeaways. In conferences like this, we would of course be very excited to witness the presentations from well-established professionals who know their stuff; but in … Read More
Why did I choose Postgres career and how I made it my best decision ever?
Well, just to set the groundwork before going gaga over PostgreSQL, in my previous avatar I was a Data Analyst, Program Manager dealing with creating business through approaching new and existing clients and providing a good customer experience. However, I … Read More