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Why VACUUM FULL Can Be Dangerous — and What to Use Instead

Why VACUUM FULL Can Be Dangerous — and What to Use Instead

by Pratik Kumar Saha | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog, Database, PostgreSQL

SUMMARY: PostgreSQL database administrators must avoid using the VACUUM FULL command in live environments because its exclusive locking mechanism causes unacceptable service downtime, necessitating the use of safer alternatives like the pg_repack extension or a...
Fixing “System ID Mismatch” After Restoring a PostgreSQL Backup Across Environments

Fixing “System ID Mismatch” After Restoring a PostgreSQL Backup Across Environments

by Pratik Kumar Saha | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog, PostgreSQL

SUMMARY: The PostgreSQL “system ID mismatch” error, which acts as a fundamental safeguard to ensure data integrity, commonly arises when restoring backups across disparate environments using tools such as pgBackRest or Patroni, requiring precise cleanup of...
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