btree_gist improvements in PostgreSQL 18

The btree_gist improvements in PostgreSQL 18 are one of the most practical performance wins shipping in this release for teams that depend on exclusion constraints, composite indexes, and nearest-neighbour search. The btree_gist extension lives in [...]

Should I Rebuild My PostgreSQL Index? When and How to REINDEX

Few maintenance questions generate as much confusion in the PostgreSQL community as this one: should I rebuild my PostgreSQL index, and if so, how often? Database administrators arriving from other systems frequently ask, "How can [...]

Key management in PostgreSQL encryption and TDE key handling

Key Management in PostgreSQL: Why Encryption Depends on It

Key management in PostgreSQL has quietly moved from a "nice to have" to a hard requirement for most deployments. Data-at-rest encryption is now a baseline expectation, yet encryption alone rarely tells the full story. The [...]

PostgreSQL Rogue Index Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks in PostgreSQL 17

If you have been managing PostgreSQL databases for any length of time, you have almost certainly run into the situation where an index that was supposed to help your queries is somehow making things worse. [...]

PgBouncer PostgreSQL Connection Pooling: The Complete Guide to Eliminating Bottlenecks

PgBouncer PostgreSQL connection pooling is the definitive solution for enterprises struggling with database performance bottlenecks at scale. When applications slow to a crawl under heavy database load, the culprit is rarely what engineers expect. Slow [...]

PostgreSQL 18 Consulting: Top 25 Features — The Complete Guide for DBAs

PostgreSQL 18, released on September 25, 2025, is the current major version of the world's most advanced open-source relational database. Whether you are looking for expert PostgreSQL 18 consulting, professional PostgreSQL 18 support, or a [...]

PostgreSQL Checkpoint Tuning: Eliminating I/O Spikes and Recovery Risk

Default PostgreSQL checkpoint settings create latency spikes, inflate WAL volume, and put crash recovery at risk. This MinervaDB guide walks through every parameter, the new pg_stat_checkpointer view, and reference configurations for OLTP, write-heavy, and analytical workloads on PostgreSQL 16 and 17.

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