Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

What is PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) with support for complicated queries, transactions, and activity control, has become known for its security, resilience, and broad feature set. It provides extension, connectivity with several computer systems and languages of programming, and ACID compliance....

Why do we need to monitor cloud SQL?

Monitoring cloud SQL on GCP is crucial for:...

Monitoring and Managing Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

Create CloudSQL on GCP using the console...

System Insights

A feature on the Google Cloud Platform, or GCP, called System Insights in Cloud SQL is intended to improve the operational management of databases. It offers comprehensive performance analysis along with useful metrics and diagnostics to help assess the efficacy and state of the system. One of its most notable characteristics is naturally troubleshooting, which streamlines the procedure for solving issues by having the system itself recognize problems and offer potential solutions. In addition, System Insights monitors important components like CPU, memory, and storage, enabling effective scaling and optimization. Because of its proactive alerting features, managers can expect to be informed as soon as possible of potential problems in real-time, enabling timely action and reducing downtime. In general, System Insights helps the Cloud SQL environment’s database activities run more smoothly and the overall system health is enhanced....

Query insights

Query insights helps you detect and diagnose performance issues in your instance by examining queries using both historical and near real-time data. This built-in tool within the dashboard enables users to pinpoint queries exhibiting frequent execution, prolonged durations, excessive data retrieval, error occurrences, and other performance issues. Users can navigate through the performance graph to identify the specific time when a query was affected and, if relevant, the associated Deploy Request responsible for the impact....

Log Explorer

Using the logexplorer we can monitor or download the logs. Belo image shows we can select our data base resource and observer and monitor the logs with the help of log explorer service. Uisg the log explorer we can monitor the our custom queries using the query insights. While you want any type get the log metrics you can follow the below steps....

Cloud SQL Dashboards

Step 1: The default dashboards of cloud sql below images shows the navigation of cloud sql default dashboards....

Advantages of Monitoring

Performance Optimization: Facilitates the monitoring and evaluation of database indicators of performance, assisting in the detection and resolution of inefficiencies and bottlenecks that ensure peak performance. Availability Assurance: Monitors database uptime and availability, allowing for proactive identification and resolution of issues to meet service level agreements (SLAs). Incident Detection and Response: Provides real-time alerts for potential problems, facilitating quick detection and response to incidents, minimizing downtime and ensuring a reliable service. Security Management: Monitors access logs and detects suspicious activities, contributing to the overall security of the database. It helps in identifying and responding to potential security threats promptly. Resource and Cost Optimization: Keeps track of resource utilization, allowing for efficient scaling based on actual requirements. This optimization helps control costs by ensuring resources are appropriately sized....

Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL – FAQ’s

How do I monitor a PostgreSQL database?...