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- Technical
- Redis
Instaclustr Announces the General Availability of Instaclustr for Redis™ on Graviton 2
Instaclustr is pleased to announce the general availability of Instaclustr for Redis on Graviton 2 processors. These processors offer higher performance per core and lower infrastructure costs, providing extra value for customers using the Instaclustr Managed Platform on AWS.
Learn MoreInstaclustrJune 16, 2021 -
- Technical
- PostgreSQL
Unlocking the Full Potential Of PostgreSQL® JSON
In this blog we’ll answer the most commonly asked questions about the use of PostgreSQL JSON data type to help you unlock its full potential.
Learn MorePaul BrebnerJune 07, 2021 -
- Feature Releases
- Elasticsearch
- Technical
Instaclustr Announces PCI-DSS Certification for Elasticsearch™
Instaclustr is pleased to announce the addition of Managed Elasticsearch to our PCI-DSS certified offerings running in AWS. Our service is based on Open Distro for Elasticsearch which will soon be updated to OpenSearch. Managed Elasticsearch joins our PCI-DSS certified Apache Cassandra and Apache Kafka offerings. PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard) is...
Learn MoreInstaclustrJune 04, 2021 -
- Technical
- PostgreSQL
The PostgreSQL® Boolean Three-Valued Logic Data Type
In my previous PostgreSQL blog, we discovered what data types are available in PostgreSQL (a lot) and hopefully determined the definitive mapping from PostgreSQL to SQL/JDBC to Java data types. However, even armed with this information you have to be careful about type conversion/casting, and watch out for run-time errors, truncation, or loss of information.
Learn MorePaul BrebnerJune 01, 2021 -
- Technical
- PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL® Data Types: Mappings to SQL, JDBC, and Java Data Types
How do you use PostgreSQL from Java? With JDBC! (Java Database Connectivity). There’s a PostgreSQL JDBC Driver (PgJDBC for short) which allows Java programs to connect using standard, database independent, Java code. It’s an open source Pure Java (Type 4, which talks native PostgreSQL protocol) driver and is well documented.
Learn MorePaul BrebnerMay 24, 2021 -
- Popular
- Technical
- PostgreSQL
The Case for PostgreSQL®
If you’re in database administration, chances are you’ve faced an age-old question: is it better to become slightly proficient in lots of different database tools, or become very proficient in one tool that can do a bit of everything reasonably well? I have been a software engineer for over 35 years, and have been privileged...
Learn MoreKirk RoybalMay 20, 2021 -
- Technical
- PostgreSQL
6 Reasons to Migrate From Oracle to PostgreSQL®
PostgreSQL is a powerful and versatile database management system if you’re considering migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL.
Learn MoreKirk RoybalMay 17, 2021 -
- Apache Kafka
- Technical
RabbitMQ vs. Apache Kafka®: Key Differences and Use Cases
Introduction Whether you’re integrating multiple microservices, looking to improve app reliability, or building a new streaming app, you might need a message queue (MQ) or message broker platform. These types of software pass messages from producing apps or services to consuming apps or services. Two of the most popular platforms for handling messages are Apache...
Learn MoreInstaclustrMay 09, 2021 -
- Apache Kafka
- Technical
Apache ZooKeeper Meets the Dining Philosophers
A ZooKeeper walks into a pub… (actually an Outback pub) The ZooKeeper notices a very rowdy crowd at a round table who appear to be fighting over forks, and she can’t avoid overhearing this conservation: Karl (Marx): “Ludwig, I am hungry please lend me a fork” Ludwig (Wittgenstein): “Karl, I don’t fully understand what you...
Learn MorePaul BrebnerMay 09, 2021