Encountering an “ERROR: deadlock detected” in PostgreSQL can be a daunting experience. This error indicates that two or more database processes are stuck in a perpetual waiting cycle, each holding onto resources the others need to complete their transactions. Resolving this situation requires an analysis of the processes involved and often necessitates a closer look …
Encountering an “ERROR: could not open extension control file” can be a troubling issue when working with PostgreSQL. Typically, this error occurs during the creation of an extension and signifies that PostgreSQL cannot locate the control file for the specified extension. This situation is frequently caused by a mismatch between the location where PostgreSQL expects …
The error message FATAL: Peer authentication failed for user “username” in PostgreSQL indicates that a connection attempt was rejected due to the peer authentication method failing for the specified user. Peer authentication is a method that relies on the client’s operating system user credentials to match the PostgreSQL role (user) they are trying to connect …
To locate the pg_hba.conf file on your system, you can use one of the following methods, depending on your access level and the specifics of your PostgreSQL installation: Method 1: Using SQL Query If you have access to the PostgreSQL server through psql or any other SQL interface, you can run the following SQL command …
The error message FATAL: no pg_hba.conf entry for host “host”, user “user”, database “db”, SSL off indicates that the client connection from the specified host to the PostgreSQL server for the given user and database is not allowed based on the current settings in the pg_hba.conf file. The pg_hba.conf file controls which hosts are allowed …
The error FATAL: database “dbname” does not exist in PostgreSQL indicates that the client is attempting to connect to a database named “dbname” that does not exist on the PostgreSQL server instance. Here are the steps to diagnose and fix this issue: Diagnose Fix Once you’ve diagnosed the problem, here are the possible fixes: Make …
The error message ERROR: syntax error at or near “identifier” in PostgreSQL indicates that there is a syntax mistake in the SQL query near the specified “identifier”. The term “identifier” in the error message will be replaced by the specific keyword, operator, or name that PostgreSQL has identified as being incorrectly used or placed in …
Migrating to Aurora PostgreSQL often brings many benefits, including scalability and performance improvements, but it can also introduce unexpected challenges such as an increase in deadlocks. Deadlocks occur when two or more processes hold exclusive locks on separate objects and each process is trying to acquire a lock on the object that the other process …
When attempting to set up a PostgreSQL database, encountering the “Initdb cannot be run as root” error can be a stumbling block. This issue typically arises from a security measure within PostgreSQL designed to discourage running the database service as the root user, which could lead to significant security vulnerabilities. It’s crucial to operate PostgreSQL …
Migrating to Aurora PostgreSQL offers a range of benefits, including scalability and managed services. However, post-migration, you might encounter increased I/O latency which can affect the performance and efficiency of your database operations. Addressing this requires a systematic approach where you assess the new environment, understand the root causes of latency, and apply optimisation techniques …