Mon, 06 May 2024 18:18:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.percona.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-percona-favicon-32x32.png 32 32 76301791 https://www.percona.com/blog/valkey-redis-configurations-and-persistent-setting-of-the-key-parameters/ https://www.percona.com/blog/valkey-redis-configurations-and-persistent-setting-of-the-key-parameters/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 18:18:20 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=96136 Since Valkey (a fork of Redis) is around the corner, I thought to write a short blog post about some of the configuration parts, mainly discussing how to dynamically change certain settings and persist those inside the configuration file.Disk persistenceLet me start with a very important setting, which is “SAVE,” that helps in performing a […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/valkey-redis-configurations-and-persistent-setting-of-the-key-parameters/feed/ 0 96136 https://www.percona.com/blog/redis-valkey-and-perconas-ongoing-support-of-open-source/ https://www.percona.com/blog/redis-valkey-and-perconas-ongoing-support-of-open-source/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:29:31 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=96087 For me, the Redis story starts with…  Memcached.   Back in the early 2000s, “Web 2.0” was being built following the aftermath of the dot-com crash.  The open source  LAMP (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP/Perl/Python) stack was all the rage.  We needed to scale fast but also very efficiently, and caching became one of the core technologies to achieve […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/redis-valkey-and-perconas-ongoing-support-of-open-source/feed/ 1 96087 https://www.percona.com/blog/should-you-deploy-your-databases-on-kubernetes-and-what-makes-statefulset-worthwhile/ https://www.percona.com/blog/should-you-deploy-your-databases-on-kubernetes-and-what-makes-statefulset-worthwhile/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:21:54 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=95948 Why do cloud-native databases matter?Kubernetes makes it easier to run applications. It’s like having a magic wand for managing everything from small tasks to significant operations. However, despite the popularity of Kubernetes, there are many cases when it might not be the best solution for your database needs.Kubernetes wasn’t built with the needs of databases […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/should-you-deploy-your-databases-on-kubernetes-and-what-makes-statefulset-worthwhile/feed/ 0 95948 https://www.percona.com/blog/the-challenge-with-open-core-software/ https://www.percona.com/blog/the-challenge-with-open-core-software/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:37:58 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=95133 Open core is a monetization strategy for open source, where in addition to the open source version, often called “community,” there is an extended version, often called the “enterprise” version, with additional features. There is a lot of value for users of the open source version when this model is used, as it tends to […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/the-challenge-with-open-core-software/feed/ 0 95133 https://www.percona.com/blog/is-linkerd-open-source/ https://www.percona.com/blog/is-linkerd-open-source/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:47:43 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=94836 There is a new controversy in the Linkerd community with reports that many Linkerd users will now need to pay to run the software, and it will only be available under a proprietary license. I do not think this is entirely correct. Here are my thoughts on this topic.Linkerd is a CNCF project, where Buoyant […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/is-linkerd-open-source/feed/ 0 94836 https://www.percona.com/blog/what-is-a-cloud-native-database/ https://www.percona.com/blog/what-is-a-cloud-native-database/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:23:46 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=94521 A cloud-native database isn’t just a database that happens to be sitting in the cloud; it’s built from the ground up to harness the full potential of cloud computing. Unlike traditional databases only adapted to operate in the cloud, cloud-native databases are designed to work with the cloud’s distributed architecture to optimize performance, manage resources […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/what-is-a-cloud-native-database/feed/ 0 94521 https://www.percona.com/blog/why-migrating-to-open-source-is-essential-to-your-business-growth/ https://www.percona.com/blog/why-migrating-to-open-source-is-essential-to-your-business-growth/#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:41:11 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=94339 The strategic adoption of different database technologies can make or break a company’s success and long-term viability. Among the many types of database software that companies can choose from, one type stands out for its ability to drive innovation, cut costs, and offer unparalleled flexibility: open source software.The freedom of users to access, modify, and […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/why-migrating-to-open-source-is-essential-to-your-business-growth/feed/ 0 94339 https://www.percona.com/blog/considering-a-mongodb-migration-why-percona-should-be-your-first-choice/ https://www.percona.com/blog/considering-a-mongodb-migration-why-percona-should-be-your-first-choice/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:00:06 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=94148 As a DBA or database architect, you’re well-acquainted with the offerings of MongoDB Community Edition, MongoDB Enterprise, and MongoDB Atlas. Maybe you’re even thinking of jumping ship from your current database over to MongoDB – adventurous, aren’t you? If you are considering a MongoDB migration, before making a commitment to corporate MongoDB, it would be […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/considering-a-mongodb-migration-why-percona-should-be-your-first-choice/feed/ 0 94148 https://www.percona.com/blog/what-is-postgresql-used-for/ https://www.percona.com/blog/what-is-postgresql-used-for/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=90297 This blog was originally published in August of 2023 and updated in February of 2024.To fully answer the question — and to make the information relevant and solution-focused for enterprise businesses and organizations — we’ll also ask and answer a couple more. In building-block order, here are all three questions, followed by short answers (but please […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/what-is-postgresql-used-for/feed/ 0 90297 https://www.percona.com/blog/mysql-or-postgresql-which-is-better/ https://www.percona.com/blog/mysql-or-postgresql-which-is-better/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=88894 This blog was originally published in June of 2023 and updated in February of 2024.For more than a quarter of a century, people have been discussing “Which is better, MySQL vs. PostgreSQL?” — with no resolution. When people ask me which is better, I have to ask them what they want to do and how […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/mysql-or-postgresql-which-is-better/feed/ 0 88894 https://www.percona.com/blog/an-introduction-to-vector-databases/ https://www.percona.com/blog/an-introduction-to-vector-databases/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=93516 Imagine that winter is coming to the south of the planet, that you are going on a vacation trip to Patagonia, and you want to buy some cozy clothes. You go to that nice searcher page that says “do no evil” and write in the search field “Jackets for Patagonia weather,” not thinking of a […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/an-introduction-to-vector-databases/feed/ 1 93516 https://www.percona.com/blog/can-you-trust-ai-chatbots-when-seeking-help-with-databases/ https://www.percona.com/blog/can-you-trust-ai-chatbots-when-seeking-help-with-databases/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:06:20 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=92580 Will 2023 be called the year of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)? I don’t know, but certainly, the launching of ChatGPT at the end of 2022 sparked a huge hype explosion around that technology throughout this year. Interesting time indeed, we’re eyewitnesses to something that started changing our world.I played a bit with ChatGPT in February […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/can-you-trust-ai-chatbots-when-seeking-help-with-databases/feed/ 0 92580 https://www.percona.com/blog/postgresql-11-will-soon-reach-end-of-life/ https://www.percona.com/blog/postgresql-11-will-soon-reach-end-of-life/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:34:18 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=92091 According to the official PostgreSQL versioning policy page, the final PostgreSQL 11 release is expected by November 9, 2023. Since no new releases are planned by that date, PostgreSQL 11 has effectively reached its End of Life.We encourage our users and customers to adopt upgrade strategies in line with the PostgreSQL Community timelines. According to […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/postgresql-11-will-soon-reach-end-of-life/feed/ 0 92091 https://www.percona.com/blog/why-choose-a-third-party-database-migration-service/ https://www.percona.com/blog/why-choose-a-third-party-database-migration-service/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:23:46 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=91969 Sure, database migration is complex, particularly when you’re looking to migrate from a proprietary database to an open source one. But you’re probably confident you and your team can handle it — and you’re probably right!But just because you can do something doesn’t mean that it’s in your best interest to do so. Database migration […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/why-choose-a-third-party-database-migration-service/feed/ 0 91969 https://www.percona.com/blog/open-source-database-migration-plan/ https://www.percona.com/blog/open-source-database-migration-plan/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=91821 Many organizations are turning to open source solutions to streamline their operations and reduce costs. Open source migration can be a game-changer, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, it’s not without its challenges. Below, we’ll explore the common pitfalls of open source migration and provide insights on how to avoid them.Common pitfalls when migrating to […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/open-source-database-migration-plan/feed/ 0 91821 https://www.percona.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-database-migration/ https://www.percona.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-database-migration/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:52:25 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=91745 Migrating a proprietary database to open source is a major decision that can significantly affect your organization. It’s a complex process involving various factors and meticulous planning. Whether the migration is prompted by the need for enhanced performance and efficiency, improved scalability, the desire to implement ​​multi-cloud and hybrid strategies, changes in technology, reduced storage […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-database-migration/feed/ 0 91745 https://www.percona.com/blog/share-your-dbaas-opinion-get-some-swag/ https://www.percona.com/blog/share-your-dbaas-opinion-get-some-swag/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:35:27 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=91538 The popularity of Database as a Service (DBaaS) solutions is on the rise. It’s not hard to see why. DBaaS enables users to offload administrative tasks and maintenance, allowing them to reap the benefits of a database without the traditional overhead.However, public DBaaS solutions are not suitable for all organizations. Some organizations have strict data […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/share-your-dbaas-opinion-get-some-swag/feed/ 0 91538 https://www.percona.com/blog/high-availability-vs-fault-tolerance/ https://www.percona.com/blog/high-availability-vs-fault-tolerance/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:31:44 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=90415 Estimates vary, but most reports put the average cost of unplanned database downtime at approximately $300,000 to $500,000 per hour, or $5,000 to $8,000 per minute. With so much at stake, database high availability and fault tolerance have become must-have items, but many companies just aren’t certain which one they must have.This blog article will […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/high-availability-vs-fault-tolerance/feed/ 1 90415 https://www.percona.com/blog/the-future-of-open-source-is-polarized/ https://www.percona.com/blog/the-future-of-open-source-is-polarized/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:24:31 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=90212 Last week, yet another company — HashiCorp — announced they are changing the license for the majority of their software from an Open Source License (Mozilla Public License 2.0) to a Business Source License (BSL). It is worth noting that, unlike licenses like GPL or even SSPL, BSL is not a specific license but more of […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/the-future-of-open-source-is-polarized/feed/ 0 90212 https://www.percona.com/blog/database-server-lifecycle-for-mysql-and-mariadb/ https://www.percona.com/blog/database-server-lifecycle-for-mysql-and-mariadb/#respond Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:28:04 +0000 https://www.percona.com/blog/?p=90008 In this blog post, we will look at the lifecycle and release management for MySQL and MariaDB servers —  where we are now and relevant historical background.It is worth noting both MySQL and MariaDB have Community and Enterprise versions.  For MySQL, both releases are made by the same company (Oracle), follow the same version numbering, […]]]> https://www.percona.com/blog/database-server-lifecycle-for-mysql-and-mariadb/feed/ 0 90008