PostgreSQL Partitioning, PGCon 2007

Robert Treat
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PostgreSQL Partitioning
       Robert Treat
     Database Architect




               PGCon 2007
How we cut our teeth
   ●
     Dozen partition tables
   ●
     billion+ rows
   ●
     200+ GB
   ●
     1600+ partitions
PostgreSQL Partitioning
●
    What table partitioning is and how it is implemented.
●
    Rules, Constraints, Inheritance and how it all comes together.
●
    When and why to use triggers for partitioning.
●
    Automated partition maintenance.
Why Use Partitioning?

–   Performance
–   Scalability
–   Manageability
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PostgreSQL Partitioning, PGCon 2007

  • 1. PostgreSQL Partitioning Robert Treat Database Architect PGCon 2007
  • 2. How we cut our teeth ● Dozen partition tables ● billion+ rows ● 200+ GB ● 1600+ partitions
  • 3. PostgreSQL Partitioning ● What table partitioning is and how it is implemented. ● Rules, Constraints, Inheritance and how it all comes together. ● When and why to use triggers for partitioning. ● Automated partition maintenance.
  • 4. Why Use Partitioning? – Performance – Scalability – Manageability