Wed.Nov 06, 2024

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An Elephant in the Cluster: Making PostgreSQL Feel at Home on Kubernetes

Percona

TL;DR Kubernetes was built for stateless apps, but as more stateful applications (like databases) run on it, operators include quite heavy implementations to Kubernetes workload management API (such as StatefulSets) deficits. While creating custom methods allows flexibility and faster time to market, it also leads to inconsistency and complexity.

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Improving the Efficiency of Goku Time-Series Database at Pinterest

InfoQ

Pinterest has modernized and enhanced its Goku time-series database. The recent updates focus on optimizing storage and resource usage without compromising service quality.