Go ahead, self-host Postgres
4 hours ago
- #Self-hosting
- #Database
- #Postgres
- Self-hosting Postgres is not as daunting as cloud providers suggest.
- Cloud databases often run modified versions of open-source Postgres.
- Self-hosting can be cheaper and offers more control over configurations.
- Performance improvements are possible with self-hosting due to customizable settings.
- Managed services like AWS RDS add operational tooling but not proprietary tech.
- Self-hosting requires handling backups, monitoring, and incident response yourself.
- Memory, connection, storage, and WAL configurations are key to optimizing self-hosted Postgres.
- Self-hosting is viable for most, except for very small startups or large enterprises with specific needs.
- The future may see a hybrid approach combining managed services and self-hosting where beneficial.