Category: RDS for PostgreSQL

July 2023: This post was reviewed for accuracy. The first post of this series, Resources consumed by idle PostgreSQL connections, talked about how PostgreSQL manages connections and how even idle connections consume memory and CPU. In this post, I discuss how idle connections impact PostgreSQL performance. Transaction rate impact When PostgreSQL needs data, it first […]

July 2023: This post was reviewed for accuracy. PostgreSQL is one of the most popular open-source relational database systems. With more than 30 years of development work, PostgreSQL has proven to be a highly reliable and robust database that can handle a large number of complex data workloads. AWS provides two managed PostgreSQL options: Amazon […]

PostgreSQL is one of the most widely used database engines and is supported by a very large and active community. It’s a viable open-source option to use compared to many commercial databases, which require heavy license costs. Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition are AWS managed offerings that […]

  PostgreSQL version 10 introduced several exciting features and improvements to the existing landscape of PostgreSQL. One such feature is logical replication using a publish and subscribe framework. AWS provides two managed PostgreSQL options: Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. This post discusses how to use the existing framework to create a self-managed […]

August 2025: This post was reviewed and updated for accuracy. PostgreSQL has become the preferred open-source relational database for many enterprise developers and startups, and powers leading business and mobile applications. Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) and Amazon Aurora as fully managed relational database services. Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL […]

July 2023: This post was reviewed for accuracy. Data is one of the most precious assets for any organization, and keeping data secure is always the top priority. One common security requirement for databases is to restrict user access—if a database user is compromised, it can cause significant damage to your data. You should follow […]

October 2023: This post was reviewed and updated for accuracy. One of the managed service offerings of Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL is cross-Region read replicas. Cross-Region read replicas enable you to have a disaster recovery solution, scaling read database workload, and cross-Region migration. You can create a cross-Region read replica by using the Amazon RDS […]

PostgreSQL is one of the most advanced popular open-source relational database systems. With more than 30 years of development work, PostgreSQL has proven to be a highly reliable and robust database that can handle a large number of complicated data workloads. For many, PostgreSQL is the open-source database of choice when migrating from commercial databases […]

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  Isolating tenant data is a fundamental responsibility for Software as a Service (SaaS) providers. If one of your tenants gains access to another tenant’s data, you lose trust and may permanently damage your brand or worse, lose your business. With the risks so great, it is critical to have an effective data isolation plan. […]