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Retail Data Infrastructure: Full-Stack Engineering with Snowflake and Databricks

Introduction: The Modern Retail Data Challenge Retail data infrastructure for modern retail organizations is at a critical inflection point. Modern retail enterprises are facing an unprecedented convergence of data complexity, consumer expectation, and competitive pressure. [...]
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PostgreSQL Cost Optimization on RDS

PostgreSQL Cost Optimization for production PostgreSQL: architecture, tuning, HA and observability playbook by MinervaDB engineers.

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PostgreSQL Cloud (AWS RDS, Aurora, GCP, Azure): The Complete Guide

Definitive PostgreSQL cloud guide for PostgreSQL DBAs and SREs: diagnostics, tuning, validation, and monitoring across PostgreSQL 14, 15, 16, 17 and manage.

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  • What is postgresql cloud?
  • Executive summary
  • The PostgreSQL landscape
  • PostgreSQL architecture and internals
    • Buffer manager and shared_buffers
    • Write-ahead log (WAL)
    • MVCC and autovacuum
    • Process model
  • The MinervaDB 7-step framework
  • PostgreSQL SQL deep dive
    • 1. Useful RDS PostgreSQL parameter group overrides.
    • 2. Connect to Aurora cluster and reader endpoints.
    • 3. Connect to a Neon serverless PostgreSQL branch.
  • PostgreSQL on AWS RDS, Aurora, AlloyDB, Cloud SQL, Azure Flexible Server
    • RDS PostgreSQL
    • Aurora PostgreSQL
    • Google Cloud SQL and AlloyDB PostgreSQL
    • Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
  • Common failure modes and anti-patterns
  • PostgreSQL tooling and ecosystem we recommend
  • How to benchmark PostgreSQL the right way
  • PostgreSQL roadmap and what’s coming next
  • What we measure on every production PostgreSQL deployment
  • Team, process, and operational habits
  • MinervaDB PostgreSQL case studies
    • Case study 1: Regulated bank, SLA delivered 4x faster
    • Case study 2: US healthcare ISV, 41 percent cost reduction
    • Case study 3: B2B SaaS startup, from on-call hell to predictable ops
  • Frequently asked questions
    • Should I choose Aurora or RDS PostgreSQL?
    • AlloyDB or Aurora PostgreSQL — which is better?
    • Is serverless PostgreSQL ready for production?
    • How do I cut RDS PostgreSQL costs?
    • Is multi-region active-active possible on managed PostgreSQL?
    • Where should I start if I’m new to postgresql on the cloud (aws rds, Aurora, gcp, azure): the complete guide?
    • Does this approach to postgresql on the cloud (aws rds, Aurora, gcp, azure): the complete guide work on AWS RDS, Aurora, and Azure?
    • How long does a typical postgresql on the cloud (aws rds, Aurora, gcp, azure) engagement take?
    • Do I need to be on a specific PostgreSQL version to apply this?
    • Further Reading
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