Using dynamic resource tuning v17

EDB Postgres Advanced Server supports dynamic tuning of the database server to make the optimal use of the system resources available on the host machine where it's installed. The two parameters that control this functionality are located in the postgresql.conf file. These parameters are:

• edb_dynatune
• edb_dynatune_profile

Implementing dynamic tuning

edb_dynatune determines how much of the host system's resources for the database server to use. It bases the determination on the host machine's total available resources and the intended use of the host machine.

When EDB Postgres Advanced Server is first installed, you set the edb_dynatune parameter according to the host machine's use as a development machine, mixed-use machine, or dedicated server. For most purposes, the database administrator doesn't need to adjust the configuration parameters in the postgresql.conf file to improve performance.

Here are some things to keep in mind when setting up dynamic tuning:

• You can change the value of the edb_dynatune parameter after the initial installation of EDB Postgres Advanced Server by editing the postgresql.conf file. You must restart the postmaster for the new configuration to take effect.

• You can set the edb_dynatune parameter to any integer value from 0 to 100. A value of 0 turns off the dynamic tuning feature, leaving the database server resource use under the control of the other configuration parameters in the postgresql.conf file.

• A low, non-zero value, that is, 1–33, dedicates the least amount of the host machine's resources to the database server. Use this setting for a development machine where many other applications are being used.

• A value in the range of 34–66 dedicates a moderate amount of resources to the database server. You might use this setting for a dedicated application server that has a fixed number of other applications running on the same machine as EDB Postgres Advanced Server.

• The highest values, that is, 67–100, dedicate most of the server's resources to the database server. Use this setting for a host machine that's totally dedicated to running EDB Postgres Advanced Server.

Changing parameter values

After you select a value for edb_dynatune, you can further fine-tune database server performance by adjusting the other configuration parameters in the postgresql.conf file. Any adjusted setting overrides the corresponding value chosen by edb_dynatune.

To change the value of a parameter:

1. Uncomment the configuration parameter.
2. Specify the desired value.
3. Restart the database server.

Controlling tuning behavior

Use the edb_dynatune_profile parameter to control tuning aspects based on the expected workload profile on the database server. This parameter takes effect when you start the database server.

The table shows the possible values for edb_dynatune_profile.

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• Implementing dynamic tuning
• Changing parameter values
• Controlling tuning behavior