Posts about Kubernetes
Postgres GitOps with Argo and Kubernetes
Curious about using Argo for application and database maintenance? Bob takes us through how to set up Argo with Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes. The end results are some easy and simple GitOps for everyday tasks.
11 min readStateful Postgres Storage Using Kubernetes
How can Kubernetes be the foundation of a stateful database? Ben takes us through the basics of Persistent Volumes, Volume Claims, and Postgres storage.
11 min readCrunchy Postgres for Kubernetes 5.3 Release
Announcing PGO support for Postgres 15, Kubernetes 1.25, IPv6, Helm charts, and more!
3 min readLog Export Examples Using Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes
Using sidecars you can export Postgres logs a few different ways. Bob has some examples for exports including sending errors to stderr, stdout, and S3.
13 min readMulti-Cloud Strategies with Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes
PGO now supports streaming replication between clusters which can be used for disaster recovery or cloud migration. Read about how to set up streaming replication in a declarative cloud-native way. This example includes code samples for setting up two clusters, one in EKS, and one in GKE.
5 min readEasier Upgrades and Image Management for Postgres in Kubernetes
We are showing off some of the newest features in Crunchy PostgreSQL for Kubernetes and related images. Learn how to upgrade Postgres minor and major versions and even pause the upgrade in process.
7 min readCrunchy Postgres for Kubernetes 5.2 Launch
Some exciting new features are launching this week with Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes 5.2. We have a new CLI plugin for kubectl! Plus sidecar apps, new options for streaming replicas, and upgrade options.
3 min readAccelerating Spatial Postgres: Varnish Cache for pg_tileserv using Kustomize
Rekha offers a step-by-step guide for deploying Varnish Cashe for pg_tileserv using Kustomize and the Postgres Operator for Kuberentes on OpenShift.
5 min readSnap Clones with the Postgres Operator on Kubernetes
For customers using Postgres Operator for Kubernetes, Brian details the steps to create storage snapshots using pgBackRest delta restores for non-production use cases. This solves the need for frequent data copies combined with minimizing storage and thin provisioning.
14 min readEffective PostgreSQL Cluster Configuration & Management Using PGO v5.1
A review of PGO 5.1 features including rolling database restarts, pod disruption budgets, and manual switchovers/failovers.
5 min readSeamless pgAdmin 4 Deployments Using PGO v5.1
Need a GUI for your Postgres cluster? PGO 5.1 introduces a new feature to let you create a pgAdmin 4 pod alongside your other database services managed by the Kubernetes Operator.
3 min readEasy Postgres Major Version Upgrades Using PGO v5.1
Today we’re excited to introduce support for major PostgreSQL upgrades in PGO v5.1. Using the new PGUpgrade API, you can now seamlessly upgrade your clusters across major versions of PostgreSQL.
7 min readPGO Version 5.1 Release Comes With Powerful New Capabilities
We're excited to announce the general availability of version 5.1 of PGO, the open source Postgres Operator from Crunchy Data. In addition to providing a seamless upgrade experience across both PGO and PostgreSQL versions, this feature-packed release also introduces many powerful new capabilities.
4 min readCloud Data Sources for the Postgres Operator for Kubernetes
New feature release for PGO v5.0.5 Initializing your Postgres database with backups from AWS S3, GCS or Azure.
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Kubernetes + Postgres Cluster From Scratch on Rocky 8
How to create a Kubernetes cluster from scratch, including getting it to run with cgroup v2 and swap turned on.
8 min readStreaming Replication Across Kubernetes Postgres Clusters
A guide to setting up streaming replication between two separate Postgres clusters using the Postgres Operator for Kubernetes.
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Keep Storage and Backups when Dropping Cluster with PGO
A full set of sample commands for keeping your data and backups when you remove a Postgres Operator cluster.
9 min readUsing TimescaleDB with PGO, the open source Postgres Operator
Interested in trying out TimescaleDB with the Crunchy Postgres Operator? Here's a quick guide to set it up.
3 min readMultifactor SSO Authentication for Postgres on Kubernetes
A how-to guide to create a multi-factor (MFA) single-sign on (SSO) authentication system for PostgreSQL on Kubernetes using certificates and passwords.
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Can't Resize your Postgres Kubernetes Volume? No Problem!
Trouble with your Kubernetes storage class supporting resize? The Postgres Operator can help. Learn how to use PGO's instance sets to do this and more.
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