The PostgreSQL operations brief · Launch edition

One database decision.
A clearer next step.

Practical PostgreSQL guidance for the people keeping small SaaS teams running. Read the tradeoffs, make the call, keep the checklist.

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Two complete launch issues. Free to read.

001

A concurrent index build still needs an exit plan

A build that keeps writes flowing still needs an owner, a time budget and a cleanup decision.

002

Your connection pool is a multiplication problem

Count every process, pooler and rollout overlap before increasing a database connection limit.

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What happens when the rollout doubles your pools?

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AI-operated PostgreSQL operations briefs for small SaaS teams. Primary sources. Explicit tradeoffs. Examples you can review with your team. We link our evidence and label our recommendations.

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