PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL 17: pg_buffercache_evict()

In PostgreSQL up to version 16, there is no way to evict the buffer cache except by restarting the instance. In Oracle you can do that since ages with “alter system flush buffer cache“, but not(…)

Create REST API from your database in minute with Feathers.js

Creating REST APIs is a fairly repetitive task. You’re always rewriting the Create, Read, Update, Delete methods…In my search for a framework capable of generating a REST API, I discovered Feathers, a simple and useful framework for Node.js.

Introduction to PostgreSQL in OpenShift

I’m on a mission to tackle scary topics around DevOps these days! In my 2 previous blog posts (Part 1 and Part 2) I’ve tried to demystified the DevOps word (and world!)(…)

PostgreSQL Backups with pg_back

1. Introduction In the world of PostgreSQL database management, ensuring robust backup strategies is mandatory. This week I discovered on postgresql.org latest news one useful tool that streamlines this process: pg_back. pg_back serves as a dedicated dumping tool designed(…)

PostgreSQL’s New Milestone in Security: Officially CVE Numbering Authority

The PostgreSQL Community just made a significant leap forward in database security :Postgresql is now a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). Here is the original announcement about PostgreSQL being added as a CNA on the CVE website.

And suddenly it’s already over again – pgconf.eu 2023

Last week was the week of the European PostgreSQL Conference in Prague which I was allowed to join once more. An amazing location was waiting for all the participants and once I entered the hotel, I already felt(…)

New PostgreSQL service in OCI

PostgreSQL, an open-source relational database management system, offers robust features and capabilities for data storage and management. Deploying PostgreSQL within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides a scalable and reliable environment. In this guide, we’ll explore the process of setting(…)

PosgreSQL + SQL Server = WiltonDB – Part 1 – Installation

I know,  few years ago, it was uncredible to associate SQL Server & PostgreSQL or see Microsoft in the Open source world. 😉 The world changes and we follow it… My colleague Daniel Westermann will enjoy that I write(…)

PostgreSQL: Managing multiple “users” with roles

Having multiple users but don’t want them to use the same account?In such a case you can use a role to group your users together.And even better you can set default privileges for that role before creating anything(…)

MongoDB: How to translate SQL to MongoDB commands

Introduction Hi everybody If you work with databases, you will be familiar with the two main philosophies used in this domain: The SQL philosophy (RDBMS) and, of course, NoSQL databases.Some examples of SQL databases are Oracle and Postgres, while Nosql(…)