postgresql-tips.hashnode.devDatabasus released full backups portability: backups recoverable without Databasus itselfDatabasus now fully guarantees backup portability. Any backup file it creates can be decrypted, decompressed and restored using only standard open-source tools — no Databasus installation needed. The backup files you store on S3, Google Drive, Azure ...2d ago·5 min read
postgresql-tips.hashnode.dev5 MariaDB performance tuning techniques for faster queriesMariaDB is fast out of the box, but default settings are designed for broad compatibility rather than peak performance. Most production databases leave a lot of speed on the table. A few targeted changes can make a real difference — sometimes cutting...3d ago·6 min read
postgresql-tips.hashnode.devMySQL replication setup — 6 steps to configure master-slave replicationMySQL replication is a process where data from one database server (master) is copied automatically to one or more database servers (slaves). This creates redundancy and allows you to distribute read operations across multiple servers. Setting up rep...4d ago·10 min read
postgresql-tips.hashnode.dev7 PostgreSQL monitoring tools every DBA should know in 2026Running PostgreSQL in production without proper monitoring is like driving at night with the headlights off. You might get away with it for a while, but eventually something goes wrong and you won't see it coming. Whether it's slow queries piling up,...5d ago·9 min read
postgresql-tips.hashnode.devPostgreSQL connection pooling — PgBouncer vs Pgpool-II compared in 5 key areasPostgreSQL connection pooling — PgBouncer vs Pgpool-II compared in 5 key areas PostgreSQL creates a new process for every client connection. That works fine when you have a few dozen users. But when hundreds or thousands of connections start hitting ...6d ago·11 min read
