Databases Blog
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Sanskar Gurdasani
Nov 25th, 2024 | 12 min read
How to Build Scalable and Reliable PostgreSQL Systems on Kubernetes
This is a guest post by Sanskar Gurdasani, DevOps Engineer, from CloudRaft. Maintaining highly available and resilient PostgreSQL databases is crucial for business continuity in today’s cloud-n
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Rob Pankow
Oct 17th, 2024 | 11 min read
NVMe Storage for Database Optimization: Lessons from Tech Giants
Leveraging NVMe-based storage for databases brings whole new set of capabilities and performance optimization opportunities. In this blog we explore how can you adopt NVMe storage for your database wo
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Chris Engelbert
Oct 02nd, 2024 | 20 min read
Why would you run PostgreSQL in Kubernetes, and how?
Running PostgreSQL in Kubernetes When you need a PostgreSQL service in the cloud, there are two common ways to achieve this. The initial thought is going for one of the many hosted databases, such as
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Rob Pankow
Sep 12th, 2024 | 14 min read
The True Cost of Database Management: RDS vs. EKS
Databases can make up a significant portion of the costs for a variety of businesses and enterprises, and in particular for SaaS, Fintech, or E-commerce & Retail verticals. Choosing the right data
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Michael Schmidt
Sep 10th, 2024 | 5 min read
Ransomware Attack Recovery with Simplyblock
In 2023, the number of victims of Ransomware attacks more than doubled, with 2024 off to an even stronger start. A Ransomware attack encrypts your local data. Additionally, the attackers demand a rans
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Rob Pankow
Jul 24th, 2024 | 5 min read
Rockset alternatives: migrate with simplyblock
The Rockset Transition: what you need to know On June 21, 2024, Rockset announced its acquisition by OpenAI , setting off a countdown for many organizations using their database. If you’re a Roc
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Chris Engelbert
Jul 15th, 2024 | 9 min read
Neo4j in Cloud and Kubernetes: Advantages, Cypher Queries, and Use Cases
Introduction: In the era of big data, managing complex relationships is crucial. Neo4j , a leading graph database, excels at handling intricate data connections, making it indispensable for modern app
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Rob Pankow
Jun 28th, 2024 | 9 min read
How to reduce AWS cloud costs with AWS marketplace products?
The AWS Marketplace is a comprehensive catalog consisting of thousands of offerings that help organizations find, purchase, deploy and manage third-party software and services to optimize their cloud
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Chris Engelbert
Jun 27th, 2024 | 25 min read
Machine Learning driven Database Optimization with Luigi Nardi from DBtune (interview)
Introduction This interview is part of the simplyblock Cloud Commute Podcast, available on Youtube , Spotify , iTunes/Apple Podcasts , and our show site . In this insightful video, we explore the cutt
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Chris Engelbert
May 02nd, 2024 | 15 min read
PostgreSQL mistakes and how to avoid them with Jimmy Angelakos
This interview is part of the simplyblock’s Cloud Commute Podcast, available on Youtube , Spotify , iTunes/Apple Podcasts , Pandora , Samsung Podcasts, and our show site . In this installment of
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Chris Engelbert
Mar 11th, 2024 | 16 min read
Distributed SQL Databases with Franck Pachot from Yugabyte (interview)
This interview is part of the simplyblock Cloud Commute Podcast, available on Youtube , Spotify , iTunes/Apple Podcasts , Pandora , Samsung Podcasts, and our show site . In this installment , we’
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Rob Pankow
Feb 27th, 2023 | 3 min read
Reducing cloud costs by 30%: a case study on relational databases with hybrid cloud
The benefits of a hybrid cloud operating model are obvious: take the best of both worlds . Flexibility, fast time-to-market, cost-effective high availability and a huge variety of great platform servi
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