June 5th, 2013 | Published in Database, News, Tech Talk | 13 Comments
Another free book giveaway? What, am I running a library here? Well, it turns out Packt liked [intlink id="review-instant-postgresql-starter"]my review[/intlink] of Instant PostgreSQL Starter so much, they want me host a short period where you can obtain your very own copy for the low, low price of $0.
May 27th, 2013 | Published in Book, Review | 4 Comments
As a newly minted Packt author, it makes sense that I might get a request to review one of their books from time to time. On this particular occasion, I have the opportunity to give a look at Instant PostgreSQL Starter by fellow PostgreSQL user and author Daniel K. Lyons.
May 21st, 2013 | Published in Database, News, Tech Talk | 4 Comments
It occurs to me I forgot to congratulate the winners of the free ebooks. So without further ado:
May 10th, 2013 | Published in Database, Tech Talk | 2 Comments
Let’s face it, the pg_hba.conf file is a pain in the ass to use regularly. Sure, reloading the database will cause it to re-read this file, but with a lot of active users and frequent changes, this isn’t really tenable.
Luckily lurking deep within its bowels, PostgreSQL has a little-known feature that can easily be overlooked because it’s so humbly stated.
April 26th, 2013 | Published in Database, News, Tech Talk | 16 Comments
A little while ago, I wrote to the PostgreSQL general mailing list that I’d been approached by Packt Publishing to contribute a quick manual on doing PostgreSQL backups: Instant PostgreSQL Backup and Restore How-to. They’re the same guys who published Greg Smith’s PostgreSQL 9.0 High Performance book which everyone seems to swear by.
