PostgreSQL Scripts

PostgreSQL Scripts

A practical collection of PostgreSQL scripts for backup, restore, monitoring, health checks, performance troubleshooting, and day-to-day database administration.

Backup Scripts ›
PostgreSQL database backup scripts using pg_dump, pg_dumpall, pg_basebackup, and other backup administration techniques.
Restore & Recovery Scripts ›
Scripts and commands for PostgreSQL restore, recovery, validation, selective restore, and Point-in-Time Recovery scenarios.
Monitoring Scripts ›
Monitor sessions, connections, blocking, locks, long-running queries, replication, storage, and database activity.
Health Check Scripts ›
PostgreSQL instance, database, replication, configuration, VACUUM, transaction ID, and maintenance health-check scripts.
Performance Scripts ›
Scripts for query performance, indexes, table statistics, cache usage, pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN analysis, and troubleshooting.
Other PostgreSQL Scripts ›
Useful PostgreSQL administration, security, permissions, configuration, maintenance, and everyday DBA utility scripts.
Author: Ajit Kumar Patnaik
Technical Architects Zone (TAZ)
Practical Solutions | Real-World Experience | Continuous Learning

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