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Is PostgreSQL outdated?
PostgreSQL (aka Postgres) is old as dirt, yet over the past five years it has panned out as pure gold. Now the world’s fourth most popular database, according to DB-Engines’ multicomponent ranking, PostgreSQL has a ways to go before it surpasses Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Where are Postgres logs?
The location of the log file will depend on the configuration. On Debian-based systems the default is /var/log/postgresql/postgresql-9.3-main. log (replace 9.3 with your version of PostgreSQL). On Red Hat-based systems it is located in /var/lib/pgsql/data/pg_log/ .
Why is PostgreSQL suddenly popular?
DB-Engines data shows PostgreSQL is growing significantly faster than would-be rivals MongoDB and Redis. PostgreSQL isn’t just a relational database. And you can write queries that refer to all of the different types of data at the same time too! Totally integrated data storage and access—a truly multi-model database.
Are there any performance issues with PostgreSQL database?
PostgreSQL database queries are a common performance bottleneck for web apps. Before you resort to more complex optimization techniques like caching or read replicas, you should double-check if your database engine is correctly tuned and queries are not underperforming. PG Extras is a tool that allows you to spot common PostgreSQL pitfalls.
Where can I get help installing PostgreSQL on Windows?
Please do not ask the mailing list for help with installation on unsupported Windows platforms. However, one of the paid PostgreSQL consultants, or EnterpriseDB (who make the PostgreSQL installer) may be able to help you on a paid basis. The Windows FAQ discusses potential issues with antivirus software and 3rd-party firewalls.
Which is the best tool to tweak PostgreSQL buttons?
PGTune is the best tool to help you tweak the most important Postgres buttons and dials to the correct values. You can use db_settings method to check current values of PGTune related settings:
What to do if PostgreSQL is not logging?
If you do not see any logs, you may want to enable logging_collector = on as well. The logs will include all of the traffic coming to PostgreSQL system tables, making it more noisy. For our purposes let’s stick to the database level logging. ? You can see information about the query and its duration.