EDB is proud to be part of the thriving Postgres community and we are committed to attending open source conferences and meetups around the world. Taking part in the vibrant discussions, innovations, and knowledge sharing at community events is one of the key ways we can help advance the growth and success of Postgres.
This year two of our EDB Postgres experts will be giving talks at PGDay MED 2024, on December 5th in Naples, Italy. As with all Postgres community events, we value this opportunity to contribute to and learn from both renowned and emerging names in the Postgres community. PGDays are a crucial touchpoint for enthusiasts, developers, and businesses focused on PostgreSQL—the world’s most advanced open-source database.
Our commitment to thought leadership and innovation
At EDB, we believe in advancing PostgreSQL technology, as well as sharing our knowledge to empower the broader community. We’re honored to have two of our distinguished team members giving presentations at PGDay MED 2024.
Even if you can’t attend the conference in Naples, you can still learn from our experts. Keep reading for a preview of their informative and insightful talks.
Gabriele Quaresima: CloudNativePG 101
EDB Staff Engineer Gabriele Quaresima will give a talk focused on CloudNativePG, the powerful Kubernetes operator that manages the full lifecycle of a highly available PostgreSQL database cluster with primary/standby architecture. EDB open sourced CloudNativePG in 2022 and it has already become the world’s top Postgres operator for Kubernetes. Gabriele's talk, “CloudNativePG 101,” will cover essential topics, including:
- Understanding the operator CRD (Custom Resource Definition)
- Operand images and the tool’s extensibility
- Recommended architectures for robust deployments
- Various deployment methodologies such as Helm and manifest applications
- Effective monitoring via Prometheus metrics, logging, plugin status
- New and exciting features like volume snapshot backup/restore, CNPG-I and declarative database support
For those looking to adopt or optimize cloud-native Postgres solutions, Gabriele’s session will be an invaluable guide, offering practical insights and real-world applications.
Devrim Gündüz: Extend your PostgreSQL: The World of PostgreSQL Extensions
The versatility and adaptability of PostgreSQL are amplified through its extension capabilities. EDB Principal Engineer Devrim Gündüz’s talk, “Extend your PostgreSQL: The World of PostgreSQL Extensions,” will dive into the history and current landscape of these powerful add-ons. Key areas of focus will include:
- The origin and evolution from “Contrib” to a fully developed extension concept
- The challenges surrounding extension distribution and packaging
- The intricacies of developing new extensions
- Insights into maintaining existing extensions
- Real-world data on popular and beneficial extensions, providing a practical perspective from the user base
Devrim’s expertise will guide attendees through the process of enhancing PostgreSQL functionality, unlocking new possibilities for performance and custom solutions.
EDB’s commitment to the Postgres Community
We look forward to connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of PostgreSQL this year at PGDay MED 2024. Over the past 20 years, EDB has witnessed significant industry changes, and through it all, customers continue to turn to PostgreSQL for its reliability and flexibility.
EDB enhances this by delivering enterprise-grade performance, outstanding services, and cost advantages through our development efforts for PostgreSQL. The extensibility and architectural strength of Postgres bring efficiency and agility to enterprises, helping them solve their most complex data challenges.
PostgreSQL continues to inspire innovation, and we’re proud to be one of the leading contributors to this growing community. Alongside the vibrant independent community, EDB is committed to building the enterprise-grade capabilities our customers rely on, ensuring the highest security standards, scalability, availability, and performance for complex, mission-critical workloads.