Creston Jamison
Scaling Postgres
Learn how to get the best performance and scale your PostgreSQL database with our weekly shows. Receive the best content curated from around the web. We have a special focus on content for developers since your architecture and usage is the key to getting the most performance out of PostgreSQL.
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Creston Jamison
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Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Partition Migration, Like Performance, Best Fillfactor, In-Memory Tables | Scaling Postgres 124 27.07.2020 15:56
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how best to migrate to using partitions, like & ilike performance, determining the best fillfactor and the work towards in-memory tables. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/124-partition-migration-like-performance-best-fillfactor-in-memory-tables/
JSONB Types, Earth Distance, Dates, Times & Intervals, Authentication | Scaling Postgres 123 19.07.2020 13:28
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss working with JSONB types, calculating earth distance, utilizing dates, times & intervals and Postgres authentication. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/123-jsonb-types-earth-distance-dates-times-intervals-authentication/
Postgres is Fine, Generated Columns, Postgres Inserts, Synchronous Replication | Scaling Postgres 122 13.07.2020 10:14
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss determining if Postgres is fine, generated columns vs. triggers, insert features and synchronous replication usage. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/122-postgres-is-fine-generated-columns-postgres-inserts-synchronous-replication/
Fantastic Data Types, Domain Data Types, Insert Performance, Row Differences | Scaling Postgres 121 06.07.2020 16:33
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss fantastic data types, custom domain data types, improving insert performance and how to query row differences. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/121-fantastic-data-types-domain-data-types-insert-performance-row-differences/
Postgres 13 Beta 2, System Stats Extension, Tuned, Join Strategy | Scaling Postgres 120 28.06.2020 12:12
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss Postgres 13 Beta 2, a system stats extension, tuning your operating systems for Postgres and different join strategies. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/120-postgres13-beta2-system-stats-extension-tuned-join-strategy/
Replication Complications, One Word Performance, Pgbouncer Users, Serializable Isolation | Scaling Postgres 119 22.06.2020 15:05
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss replication complications, adding one word to boost performance, handling pgbouncer users and serializable isolation testing. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/119-replication-complication-one-word-performance-pgbouncer-users-serializable-isolation/
Safety Systems, Failover Slots, Transaction ID Complications, Repartitioning | Scaling Postgres 118 14.06.2020 15:51
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss safety systems, the purpose and existence of failover slots, complications with transaction IDs and how to repartition without downtime. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/118-safety-systems-failover-slots-transaction-id-complications-repartitioning/
Index Deduplication, Fast Hierarchy, More Monitoring, Cloud-Native | Scaling Postgres 117 08.06.2020 17:35
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss index deduplication in Postgres 13, fast hierarchical access, more essential monitoring and cloud native Postgres. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/117-index-deduplication-fast-hierarchy-more-monitoring-cloud-native/
Observer Effect, Partition Management, Tuple Freezing, Hung Transactions | Scaling Postgres 116 01.06.2020 14:01
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the observer effect with explain analyze, partition management, tuple freezing and sources of hung transactions. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/116-observer-effect-partition-management-tuple-freezing-hung-transactions/
PGCon Online, Performance Tips, Tracking Counts, Essential Monitoring | Scaling Postgres 115 25.05.2020 12:50
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss PGCon going online, application performance tips, ways to track counts and essential areas to monitor. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/115-pgcon-online-performance-tips-tracking-counts-essential-monitoring/
Data Directory, Vacuum Features, Binary Performance, Network Latency | Scaling Postgres 114 18.05.2020 20:28
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the Postgres data directory, new vacuum features, binary storage performance and the impact of network latency. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/114-data-directory-vacuum-features-binary-performance-network-latency/
arm64 with apt, Contributors, Backup Manifest, Now Functions | Scaling Postgres 113 11.05.2020 13:06
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss arm64 package support for apt, annual Postgres contributors, backup manifests & verifications and different now functions. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/113-arm64-with-apt-contributors-backup-manifest-now-functions/
Explain Analyze, Sequence Counts, Best Books, Partition Migration | Scaling Postgres 112 04.05.2020 16:44
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to use explain analyze, the problem with counting sequences, the best books to learn Postgres and how to migrate to declarative partitioning. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/112-explain-analyze-sequence-counts-best-books-partition-migration/
Insert-Only Vacuum, Settings, Sequence Replication, Improvements | Scaling Postgres 111 26.04.2020 16:48
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss insert-only vacuums, the Postgres settings hierarchy, sequence replication and desired improvements. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/111-insert-only-vacuum-settings-sequence-replication-improvements/
Max Connections, SQL Tricks, Fast Text Search, Security & Compliance | Scaling Postgres 110 20.04.2020 13:33
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss tuning max connections, different SQL tricks, setting up fast text search and handling security & compliance. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/110-max-connections-sql-tricks-fast-text-search-security-compliance/
Show Plans, WAL Monitoring, Using UUIDs, Default Logging | Scaling Postgres 109 13.04.2020 12:35
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to show live plans, how Postgres 13 allows WAL monitoring, how to use UUIDs in your app and how logging is setup by default. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/109-show-plans-wal-monitoring-using-uuids-default-logging/
Ten Things, Audit Triggers, Schema Design, High Availability | Scaling Postgres 108 06.04.2020 20:43
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss ten things to hate about Postgres, audit trigger performance, designing a schema and the future of high availability. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/108-ten-things-audit-triggers-schema-design-high-availability/
Showing Plans, Atomic, Configuration, Migrations | Scaling Postgres 107 30.03.2020 10:48
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to show live query plans, the importance of atomic operations for scaling out, configuration options and DBaaS migrations. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/107-showing-plans-atomic-configuration-migrations/
Recursive CTEs, DB Access Patterns, Dates & Times, Cluster | Scaling Postgres 106 23.03.2020 14:58
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to use recursive CTEs, database access patterns, using dates and times and how to cluster your data. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/106-recursive-cte-db-access-patterns-dates-times-cluster/
World's Best, Subtransactions, Sharding, Schema Changes | Scaling Postgres 105 16.03.2020 19:22
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how Postgres is the world's best database, performance ramifications of subtransactions, the current state of sharding and safe schema changes. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/105-worlds-best-subtransactions-sharding-schema-changes/
Reducing WAL, What is Null?, Understanding SQL, TPC-H Benchmarking | Scaling Postgres 104 09.03.2020 15:21
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to reduce the size of your WAL files, what is null, how to better understand SQL and exploring TPC-H benchmarks. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/104-reducing-wal-what-is-null-understanding-sql-tpc-h-benchmarking/
Scaling Out, Planner Estimation, Create Statistics, Stay Curious | Scaling Postgres 103 02.03.2020 13:57
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to scale out, how the planner estimates, uses of create statistics and investigating PostgreSQL run time environments. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/103-scaling-out-planner-estimation-create-statistics-stay-curious/
UUID Use Cases, pg_settings, Automated Restore, Parallel Future | Scaling Postgres 102 24.02.2020 12:44
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the use cases for UUIDs, using pg_settings, setting up an automated restore and the future of parallelism. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/102-uuid-use-cases-pg-settings-automated-restore-parallel-future/
Postgres Releases, Useless Vacuum, Isolation Differences, WAL Compression | Scaling Postgres 101 17.02.2020 17:46
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss new postgres releases, useless vacuuming, isolation differences between databases, and different ways to compress WAL files. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/101-postgres-releases-useless-vacuum-isolation-differences-wal-compression/
Full Text Search, Query Optimization, Exception Blocks, Procedural Language | Scaling Postgres 100 10.02.2020 15:12
In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss full text search, a process for query optimization, caution with exception blocks and adding a procedural language. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/100-full-text-search-query-optimization-exception-blocks-procedural-language/
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