Praveena Sivasankar - 17/04/2025

Agile isn’t just for Developers: Why every Team should use it

Think Agile is just for coders racing to meet sprint deadlines? Think again. Agile isn’t just a software development framework—, t’s a mindset that can transform how any team works. Whether you’re in Marketing, HR, Operations, or Design, Agile can …

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Brahmini Ratnam - 16/04/2025

Managing PostgreSQL LOs: A Practical Perspective

In our previous blog, we explored how to handle Large Objects (LO) in PostgreSQL and potential challenges, including orphaned LOs. The importance of managing LOs efficiently became evident during an operational scenario that involved using tools like vacuumlo to clean …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 10/04/2025

Infra That Doesn’t Crack Under Pressure

Startups like us at OpenSource DB, we always feel living on the edge—speed is essential, innovation is expected, and downtime? That’s just not an option. As part of our Agile in April series, we’re spotlighting a critical piece of startup …

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Brahmini Ratnam - 09/04/2025

Efficient Management of PostgreSQL Large Objects

When working with relational databases like PostgreSQL, the norm is to manage structured data organized into rows and columns. However, in many real-world applications, we encounter the need to store and manage larger unstructured data—such as multimedia files, OIDs, and …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 03/04/2025

Startup Speed vs. Startup Stability: Finding the Right Balance

In the fast-paced world of startups, balancing speed and stability is a critical challenge. While Agile methodologies enable rapid iterations and quick market responses, they can sometimes lead to instability and scaling issues. To ensure long-term success, startups must find …

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Venkat Akhil - 02/04/2025

Step-by-Step Guide to PostgreSQL HA with Patroni: Part 3

Hello, fellow PostgreSQL enthusiasts! Welcome back to the final blog of the series “PostgreSQL HA with Patroni” . In our previous blog of the series, we covered the complete configuration of Patroni with etcd to set up a highly available PostgreSQL cluster. We started …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 31/03/2025

How to Build an Operations Playbook for a Scaling Startup

Scaling a startup requires more than just growth—it demands structure, efficiency, and consistency. An operations playbook serves as a blueprint for how different business functions run, ensuring that teams work in sync as the company expands. Without it, startups risk …

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Venkat Akhil - 27/03/2025

Fixing SSL Certificate Issues During AWS RDS Minor Upgrade

Performing a minor upgrade on an AWS RDS PostgreSQL instance is typically a smooth process that doesn’t disrupt production environments. However, during one such upgrade from PostgreSQL 14.12 to 14.17, I encountered an unexpected issue that caused SSL connection failures. …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 24/03/2025

Creating a Resilient Startup: Operational Strategies for Long-Term Success

Building a startup is an exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. While launching a new business requires innovation and determination, sustaining it for the long haul demands strategic planning and operational resilience. Many startups fail not because they lack …

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Lokesh Mandyam - 19/03/2025

Enhancing data security with PostgreSQL’s pgcrypto Extension Part – 2

In the previous blog post, we discussed how to use pgcrypto for encryption and decryption to secure sensitive data within your PostgreSQL databases. In this blog, we will explore other important cryptographic features provided by the pgcrypto extension, including hashing …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 17/03/2025

Why Documentation is the Backbone of Startup Operations

Many startups move fast, iterating on ideas and pivoting strategies to stay ahead in the game. However, in this rapid pace of growth, one critical element often gets neglected documentation. While it may seem like a time-consuming task, proper documentation …

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Brahmini Ratnam - 12/03/2025

Redefining DBA Productivity: How DBtune enables strategic database management

In my previous blog posts, we explored how DBtune contributes to FinOps by optimizing cloud database costs and supports GreenOps by improving energy efficiency. This is a logical step in how DBtune elevates DBA productivity, reducing manual tuning while enabling …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 10/03/2025

Common Operational Mistakes Early-Stage Startups Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Early-stage startups often channel their energy into product development and rapid growth, inadvertently overlooking critical operational foundations. Yet, well-structured operations are key to scaling efficiently and achieving long-term success. Here are five common operational pitfalls startups encounter—and practical strategies to …

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Lokesh Mandyam - 05/03/2025

Enhancing Data Security with PostgreSQL’s pgcrypto Extension

In today’s digital landscape, data security is paramount. As organizations increasingly rely on databases to store sensitive information, the need for robust encryption and hashing mechanisms has never been greater. PostgreSQL, a powerful open-source RDBMS, offers an extension called pgcrypto …

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Praveena Sivasankar - 03/03/2025

How Startups Can Scale Without Breaking Operations

Scaling is the dream of every startup. But without the right operational foundation, rapid growth can lead to chaos—missed deadlines, overwhelmed teams, and unhappy customers. The key is to scale strategically without compromising efficiency. Here’s how: 1️⃣ Document Everything Don’t …

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