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Why PostgreSQL Is a Top Choice for Enterprise-level Databases

Percona

PostgreSQL is a free and open source object-relational database management system (ORDBMS) that has existed since the mid-1990s. Open source and free PostgreSQL is an open source database, which means it is free to use, distribute, and modify. Download Percona Distribution for PostgreSQL Today!

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The Ultimate Guide to Database High Availability

Percona

Load balancing : Requests are evenly distributed across multiple database servers, ensuring the system remains operational even if one server fails. Automated failover : To keep the database operational and minimize downtime, it automatically switches to a backup server if the primary server fails.

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Understanding What Kubernetes Is Used For: The Key to Cloud-Native Efficiency

Percona

At its core, Kubernetes (often abbreviated as K8s) is an open source tool that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. This makes it much easier for organizations to transition to open source solutions, reduce costs, and avoid vendor lock-in.

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Setting Up and Deploying PostgreSQL for High Availability

Percona

With the average cost of unplanned downtime running from $300,000 to $500,000 per hour , businesses are increasingly using high availability (HA) technologies to maximize application uptime. Unfortunately, using certain open source database software as part of an HA architecture can present significant challenges.

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Jamstack CMS: The Past, The Present and The Future

Smashing Magazine

Yet, for all these technological developments, it’s interesting that many of us are still serving sites in the same way Tim did with the very first website — a web server serving static website files. It was a battle of not only proprietary vs open source but also static vs dynamic. But, when it worked, it was magical.

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Top 8 eCommerce app development platforms to sell online

Tech News Gather

WooCommerce is a free and open-source eCommerce builder. It is highly beneficial for small businesses which already have a WordPress website. It has a secure payment processor ensuring PCI compliance and safe communication between user and server. Real-time tracking. Create automatic discounts. SEO tools.

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Google Lighthouse vs Rigor

Rigor

This is where, even when your business has grown out of its use as your only performance tool, Lighthouse can continue to add value alongside other solutions. For a small business in the same city as the site’s server, this may be enough information to get started. It’s open source!

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