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Best Practices for Picking PostgreSQL Data Types

DZone

Determining the most appropriate data types to store the information depends on various factors, including the required precision of float-point values, the content of the values (such as text), compressibility, and query speed. Choosing the right data types in PostgreSQL can significantly impact your database's performance and efficiency.

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Amazon MemoryDB for Redis – Where speed meets consistency

All Things Distributed

We dive into the design of Amazon MemoryDB for Redis, a strongly-consistent, Redis-compatible, in-memory database service for ultra-fast performance.

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Speeding Up Restores in Percona Backup for MongoDB

Percona

When you do a database restore, you want to have it done as soon as possible. And the database is unusable until the restore is done. Bringing physical backups in Percona Backup for MongoDB (PBM) was a big step toward the restoration speed. Our tests showed physical database restores up to 5x faster than the logical ones.

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Easily monitor IBM i with updated Dynatrace extension

Dynatrace

IBM i is designed to integrate seamlessly with legacy and modern applications, allowing businesses to run critical workloads and applications. It also includes various built-in software components for database management, security, and application development. How does the extension work?

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PostgreSQL Performance Tuning: Optimizing Database Parameters for Maximum Efficiency

Percona

It has default settings for all of the database parameters. It is primarily the responsibility of the database administrator or developer to tune PostgreSQL according to their system’s workload. The performance of a PostgreSQL database has a significant impact on the overall effectiveness of an application.

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MySQL Performance Tuning 101: Key Tips to Improve MySQL Database Performance

Percona

MySQL performance tuning offers several significant advantages for effective database management and optimization. Enhanced Database Efficiency By adjusting configuration settings, you can markedly enhance the overall efficiency of your MySQL database. Experiencing database performance issues?

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Crucial Redis Monitoring Metrics You Must Watch

Scalegrid

Redis® is an in-memory database that provides blazingly fast performance. This makes it a compelling alternative to disk-based databases when performance is a concern. Redis returns a big list of database metrics when you run the info command on the Redis shell. This blog post lists the important database metrics to monitor.

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