SimpleBackups

The SimpleBackups Blog

News, tips, guides and tools by the creators of SimpleBackups web

PostgreSQL vs MySQL - Video Comparison

Latest Post

PostgreSQL vs MySQL - Video Comparison

December 5, 2023

What is the main difference between PostgreSQL and MySQL? Why choose PostgreSQL over MySQL? Find the answer to these questions in this video comparison.

Read more

Elevating Our Commitment: SimpleBackups Earns ISO Certification

Elevating Our Commitment: SimpleBackups Earns ISO Certification

December 4, 2023

Discover how SimpleBackups' recent ISO certification enhances our commitment to top-tier data security and service quality. Learn about the ...

PostgreSQL vs MongoDB: A Comprehensive Comparison

PostgreSQL vs MongoDB: A Comprehensive Comparison

December 1, 2023

PostgreSQL and MongoDB are popular DBMSs. Learn how they defer on performance, features, scalability, security, and more.

Mastering PostgreSQL Data Types: A Comprehensive Guide

Mastering PostgreSQL Data Types: A Comprehensive Guide

November 30, 2023

Every PostgreSQL data type with its storage size, plus how to choose between the pairs that trip people up: varchar and text, timestamp and ...

Server-Side Encryption with SSE-C in Cloud Object Storage

Server-Side Encryption with SSE-C in Cloud Object Storage

November 28, 2023

Explore our in-depth guide on Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C). Learn how to securely upload and download data usi...

How to find long-running queries in PostgreSQL

How to find long-running queries in PostgreSQL

November 23, 2023

Find slow & long-running postgreSQL queries, kill them and optimize your database.

How to List Indexes in PostgreSQL and Related Commands

How to List Indexes in PostgreSQL and Related Commands

November 23, 2023

Find out how to list indexes in PostgreSQL together with related commands and SQL queries.

How to List Schemas in PostgreSQL and Related Commands

How to List Schemas in PostgreSQL and Related Commands

November 22, 2023

Three ways to list schemas in PostgreSQL, with psql, a catalog query and pgAdmin, plus how to read a single table's structure and check sche...

Understanding Postgres Roles & Privileges

Understanding Postgres Roles & Privileges

November 21, 2023

How PostgreSQL roles differ from users, how to grant and revoke privileges, and how inheritance decides what each role can actually do.

How to check PostgreSQL version

How to check PostgreSQL version

November 21, 2023

Check your PostgreSQL version on Linux, macOS, Windows or in pgAdmin, with the commands for each and what to do when psql is not on your PAT...