Introducing pgNow: Indexing

A few weeks ago I wrote about the introduction of pgNow, a free, cross-platform desktop application from Redgate that is designed to assist users who might lack extensive Postgres experience or a robust monitoring solution. It provides real-time data on queries, indexes, high-value configuration settings, and vacuuming setup and efficiency to help you pinpoint and … Read more

Introducing pgNow: A free, point-in-time diagnostic tool for PostgreSQL

pgNow is a free, cross-platform desktop tool created by Redgate that helps you identify key performance metrics and configuration optimizations in your running Postgres instance. Available now as a public preview application, it’s designed to help when you’re in a pinch and don’t have the Postgres experience or monitoring solution already in place to help … Read more

On Writing a Book About PostgreSQL

“Publishing a book is an amazing experience. Writing a book is very, very hard.” Louis Davidson, Simple Talk Editor (@drsql) At the risk of burying the lede… “Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional” was officially published on Monday, February 3, 2025 and is available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, and through various Redgate channels. … Read more

The 2024 State of the Database Landscape Survey

Redgate’s State of the Database Landscape Survey is back again in 2024 and ready for your feedback! The 2023 survey gathered insights from nearly 4,000 data professionals about evolving database complexities and skill demands. The 2024 survey will focus on learning, AI, cloud, and security. Participate for insights and a chance to win Amazon vouchers.

PostgreSQL CFP PASS Data Community Summit

The CFP for the 2024 PASS Data Community Summit is currently open, and we need you! Hosted in Seattle from November 4-8, we want to encourage even more participation from the PostgreSQL community this year. By many accounts, including the State of the Database Landscape report, PostgreSQL continues to be a required skill in new … Read more