PostgreSQL
Overview
PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system. It supports SQL language and ...
How to Connect
Connecting with Node.js
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Node.js application and a PostgreSQL ...
Connecting with Python
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Python application and a PostgreSQL d...
Connecting with PHP
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a PHP application and a PostgreSQL data...
Connecting with Go
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Go (Golang) application and a Postgre...
Connecting with Java
This guide explains how to establish a connection between a Java application and a PostgreSQL dat...
Connecting with psql
This guide explains how to connect to a PostgreSQL database using the psql command-line tool. It ...
Connecting with pgAdmin
pgAdmin is a widely used graphical interface for PostgreSQL that allows you to manage, connect to...
How-To Guides
Creating a Database
PostgreSQL allows you to create databases using different methods, including the PostgreSQL inter...
Upgrading to a Major Version
Upgrading a database service on Elestio can be done without creating a new instance or performing...
Installing or Updating an Extension
PostgreSQL supports a wide range of extensions that add extra functionality to the core database ...
Creating Manual Backups
Regular backups are a key part of managing a PostgreSQL deployment. While Elestio provides automa...
Restoring a Backup
Restoring backups is essential for recovery, environment duplication, or rollback scenarios. Eles...
Identifying Slow Queries
Slow queries can significantly affect application performance and user experience. PostgreSQL off...
Detect and terminate long-running queries
Long-running queries can significantly impact database performance by consuming CPU, memory, and ...
Preventing Full Disk Issues
Running out of disk space in a database environment can lead to failed writes, service downtime, ...
Checking Database Size and Related Issues
As your PostgreSQL database grows over time, it’s important to monitor its size and identify what...
Database Migration
Database Migration Service for PostgreSQL
Elestio provides a structured approach for migrating PostgreSQL databases from various environmen...
Cloning a Service to Another Provider or Region
Migrating or cloning services across cloud providers or geographic regions is a critical part of ...
Manual Migration Using pg_dump and pg_restore
Manual Migrations using PostgreSQL’s built-in tools pg_dump and pg_restore are ideal for users wh...
Cluster Management
Overview
Elestio provides a complete solution for setting up and managing software clusters. This helps us...
Deploying a New Cluster
Creating a cluster is a foundational step when deploying services in Elestio. Clusters provide is...
Node Management
Node management plays a critical role in operating reliable and scalable infrastructure on Elesti...
Adding a Node
As your application usage grows or your infrastructure requirements change, scaling your cluster ...
Promoting a Node
Clusters can be designed for high availability or role-based workloads, where certain nodes may t...
Removing a Node
Over time, infrastructure needs change. You may scale down a cluster after peak load, decommissio...
Backups and Restores
Reliable backups are essential for data resilience, recovery, and business continuity. Elestio pr...
Restricting Access by IP
Securing access to services is a fundamental part of managing cloud infrastructure. One of the mo...
Cluster Resynchronization
In distributed systems, consistency and synchronization between nodes are critical to ensure that...
Database Migrations
When managing production-grade services, the ability to perform reliable and repeatable database ...
Deleting a Cluster
When a cluster is no longer needed—whether it was created for testing, staging, or an obsolete wo...