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David QuiltyNot long ago, picking an in-memory key-value store was easy. Redis was the default. Fast, simple, everywhere. Then the rules changed. Redis moved to a much more restrictive license. Suddenly, many companies had to rethink their plans, especially if they cared about staying open source or needed flexibility for the cloud. That’s when Valkey arrived. […]
AI and machine learning are seemingly everywhere, and that’s forcing every database company to think about vector search. Companies want to build things like smart search that actually understands what you mean, recommendation systems that know what you’ll like, and tools that can spot when something’s off. To make all of this work at the […]
If you’re running PostgreSQL in a regulated industry, you know the frustration: your compliance auditor demands data-at-rest encryption, but PostgreSQL doesn’t offer it natively. Your only options in the past? Pay premium prices for proprietary forks or accept compliance gaps that keep you awake at night. Percona has changed that. With Percona for PostgreSQL, you […]
Right now, you’re probably hoping someone else will deal with this MySQL 8.0 end-of-life situation. Maybe your team can squeeze another few months out of it. Maybe Oracle will extend support. Maybe it won’t be as bad as everyone says. We get it. You’ve got enough things going on without adding “major database upgrade” to […]
Circle September 29th on your calendar! That’s when Valkey 9.0 officially drops, bringing enterprise-grade features that solve real operational headaches without the licensing restrictions or unpredictable costs you face with Redis. If you’ve been following Valkey since it forked from Redis, this release represents a major milestone. The same engineers who built Redis now work […]
If you manage a MySQL database, you’ve probably heard the news: MySQL 8.0 is heading for its End of Life (EOL), and taking center stage is MySQL 8.4, the first-ever Long-Term Support (LTS) release. This is great news for all of us who value stability, as it means a more predictable, enterprise-ready platform for the […]
Your MySQL database has been running smoothly for years. Your team knows it inside and out. Everything just… works. Why rock the boat with an upgrade? Here’s why: MySQL 8.0 reaches its end-of-life date in April 2026. After this date, there’s no safety net; staying on end-of-life software means you’re taking on all the responsibility […]
If you’re running MySQL 8.0 databases, you need to know this: Oracle will stop supporting them in April 2026. That means no more security patches, bug fixes, or help when things go wrong. Maybe you’re thinking, “But April 2026 feels far away!“. But once that date hits, every day you keep running MySQL 8.0 makes […]
Do you find yourself struggling with geospatial data in your database? You know the feeling: you need quick answers about locations, distances, and relationships between points on a map, but your database just wasn’t built for these questions. The problem? While fantastic for traditional data, PostgreSQL on its own doesn’t natively handle the complexities of […]
This blog was first authored in 2024 and we’ve updated it in 2025 for clarity and relevance, reflecting current practices while honoring the original perspective. PostgreSQL is known for its reliability and feature-rich environment, but as with any database, when datasets grow larger and query complexity increases, efficient data retrieval becomes crucial for maintaining optimal […]
If your database is getting slower, your users don’t care why. They just want it to work. Meanwhile, you’re stuck dealing with the symptoms: sluggish apps, spiking resource usage, and support tickets piling up faster than your monitoring alerts can handle. Why PostgreSQL struggles under load Often, the problem isn’t with your queries or hardware; […]
Something’s slowing your database down, and everyone feels it. Dashboards drag. Reports run late. Engineers start rebooting services just to buy time. Nobody’s saying “the database is broken,” but something isn’t right. You know there’s a problem. What you don’t have is visibility. PostgreSQL isn’t going to raise its hand and tell you which queries […]
Let’s be honest: Getting MongoDB up and running quickly in the cloud sounds fantastic. Services like MongoDB Atlas promise easy deployment, automated scaling, and hands-off management on AWS, Azure, and GCP. For teams looking to shed operational burdens, the appeal is tempting. Click a few buttons, get a database… what’s not to like? However, as […]
You don’t have time for database downtime. Whether you’re managing a high-traffic application, supporting business-critical transactions, or ensuring real-time analytics stay online, the last thing you need is a PostgreSQL failure that grinds everything to a halt. But let’s be real; high availability (HA) in PostgreSQL isn’t something you can just switch on. Setting up […]
If you’ve tried running MongoDB on Kubernetes, you’ve likely run into some unique challenges. Stateful workloads like replica sets and sharded clusters can be messy in containers, and things that should be easy, like backups, scaling, failovers, and upgrades, suddenly take more time and attention than they should. That’s exactly what good MongoDB Operators are […]
You’re likely racing to enhance your applications with more intelligent, data-driven capabilities, whether through AI-powered models (which have moved into “must implement now!” territory), advanced search functions, real-time fraud detection, or geospatial analysis. As these demands grow, you face a significant challenge: efficiently storing, managing, and querying high-dimensional vector data within your existing database infrastructure. […]
Remember when running databases in Kubernetes felt like a gamble? When unpredictable storage performance and complex state management made stability a constant battle? Thankfully, those days are largely behind us. With better tools, smarter operators, and field-tested strategies, you can now confidently deploy PostgreSQL on Kubernetes, especially when you need scale, automation, and platform consistency. […]
This post was originally published in January 2024 and was updated in April 2025. Thinking about a PostgreSQL upgrade? Here’s what trips teams up (and how to get it right) Most upgrades are welcome. New phone OS? Great. Window seat on a flight? Even better. Upgrading PostgreSQL should feel the same, as it usually means […]
If you’re using MongoDB, whether it’s the Community Edition, Enterprise Advanced, or Atlas, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point: what is this actually costing us? And the answer isn’t always easy to pin down. The reality is that there’s no one-size-fits-all price tag. Your infrastructure, usage patterns, and team setup all factor in. That’s […]
Thinking about moving to PostgreSQL? You’re not the only one. Maybe it’s the licensing fees your current database keeps hiking year after year. Maybe performance is starting to lag just when you need it most. Or maybe you’re just tired of asking permission to make changes. Whatever pushed you to this point, PostgreSQL probably feels […]