Part 1. Databases for beginners - What is a database? What is PostgreSQL?
Part 1. The first part of Databases for beginners gives an introduction to databases and PostgreSQL. Basic database concepts will be defined and it will help you set up your first database in the cloud.
View ArticleBackups API
List, download, create and restore from backups through our fresh Backups API.
View ArticleDifference between shared and dedicated plans
This article explains the difference between shared and dedicated plans in ElephantSQL. Find out which plan option will work best for you! Dedicated plans provides a complete PostgreSQL server, while a...
View ArticlePart 3.1 of Databases for beginners - PostgreSQL and NodeJS
Part 3.1 of Databases for beginners. Tutorial and example source codes for NodeJS.
View ArticlePart 3.2 of Databases for beginners - PostgreSQL and PHP
Part 3.2 of Databases for beginners. Tutorial and example source codes for PHP.
View ArticlePart 3.3 Databases for beginners - PostgreSQL and Ruby
Part 3.3 of Databases for beginners. Tutorial and example source codes for Ruby and the client library Sequel.
View ArticleElephantSQL - Your professional DBA in the cloud
ElephantSQL is hosted by PostgreSQL experts with several years of DBA PostgreSQL experience. We provide 24/7 support to all customers on paid plans.
View ArticleMeet the DBA team behind ElephantSQL
As the year winds down, the team behind ElephantSQL want to take the opportunity to wish you a happy new year! During the past year, we have worked hard to meet our customers' wishes, and we are...
View ArticleManage instance access with Access Control List (ACL)
To further manage and secure your instances, we’ve added the ability for you to set team members permissions with ACL.
View ArticleNew regions supported in AWS!
We are happy to announce that we new support 3 new regions, EU Paris, AP Seoul and AP Mumbai!
View ArticleEnable CPU, Memory usage and Disk space alarms
Introducing alarms based on CPU, Memory usage, and disk space for ElephantSQL.
View ArticleGet Alarm-notifications in VictorOps and/or OpsGenie
Introducing VictorOps and OpsGenie as additional alternatives for receiving alarm notifications from your instance.
View ArticleElephantSQL releases external metrics integration
The ElephantSQL team are happy to announce that you're now able to ship monitoring data from your dedicated instances to an integrated monitoring service.
View ArticlePreparing for the GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is approaching and will set the bar high in regards to protecting the integrity of the individual in the EU. ElephantSQL is currently working with...
View ArticleTerraform provider for ElephantSQL
Manage your ElephantSQL cluster as code with Terraform
View ArticleAWS CloudWatch Logs
Check out how to ship your PostgreSQL logs from ElephantSQL dedicated instances to CloudWatch Logs! CloudWatch Logs makes it easy to centralize, search and monitor your log data from any environment....
View ArticleGoogle Cloud Stackdriver Logging
Check out how to ship your PostgreSQL logs from ElephantSQL dedicated instances to Stackdriver Logging! Stackdriver Logging makes it easy to centralize, search and monitor your log data from any...
View ArticleHow Anyone Can Automate Data Reporting: From Spreadsheets To Free Cloud...
This blog show how to build automated reports using scheduled imports of spreadsheets files to an ElephantSQL’s PostgreSQL database.
View ArticleDatabase multi-cloud strategy
Databases as a service, DaaS, is fast becoming the preferred way of running databases. The advantages are obvious: scalability, fast deployments, less need for a DBA, no need to buy servers, global...
View ArticleWhat's new in PostgreSQL v11
ElephantSQL has enabled PostgreSQL version 11, take part of the perks and improvements!
View ArticleAzure Australia supported!
We are today happy to announce that ElephantSQL now is available in Azure Australia!
View ArticleGCP Finland supported!
It's now possible to create your PostgreSQL database in Finland. The region, europe-north1, is now supported by ElephantSQL.
View ArticleAWS Europe (Stockholm) now supported!
AWS is now in ElephantSQL's home country! We've added the eu-north-1 region.
View ArticleWe welcome Blissful Butterfly and Ruthless Rat to the Crowd
A cheaper dedicated option is now available at ElephantSQL, together with a new high-performance plan!
View ArticleHuge price cuts on dedicated PostgreSQL plans
We are cutting all prices on dedicated PostgreSQL plans!
View ArticleOur new friends in our shared plan-crowd: Simple Spider and Crazy Cat!
ElephantSQL proudly introduces a 5$ plan and a 10$ plan to our shared plan-crowd!
View ArticleSchedule backup for your dedicated instance
You are now able to schedule your backups and run away from peak business hours, a possibility avaliable for your dedicated instances!
View ArticleFork a new ElephantSQL instance from any PostgreSQL server!
We’re happy to let you know that you’re now able to fork a new ElephantSQL instance from any Postgres server!
View ArticleTeams and SAML improvements
A set of highly requested team and user management features has arrived. Multiple teams, transfer subscriptions, SAML enforced roles and turning off password based logins.
View ArticleUpdated Documentation for ElephantSQL APIs
The documentation for ElephantSQL API:s has been updated and moved to its own place. Read up about how you can create your instances, set up alarms, or restart your cluster via the APIs.
View ArticleAWS Hongkong now supported
The team behind ElephantSQL is happy to announce that we now offer support for AWS Hongkong.
View ArticleFree and shared PostgreSQL databases now available in more regions
Many new regions are now available for our shared instances: Tiny Turtle, Simple Spider, Crazy Cat, Pretty Panda.
View ArticleAWS Bahrain now supported
Great news! ElephantSQL customers are now able to create their cluster in AWS-Middle-East (Bahrain).
View ArticleGet better insight into your upcoming invoices
We are offering a more transparent billing. You now have full insight into upcoming invoices.
View ArticleNew Azure regions enabled for ElephantSQL
We’re happy to let you know that we have enabled new Azure regions for ElephantSQL.
View ArticlePostgreSQL 12 is enabled on ElephantSQL
We’re happy to announce that Postgres12 is enabled for ElephantSQL. PostgreSQL v12 comes with some significant improvements in regards to performance, space utilization, security, and monitoring. In...
View ArticlePlan changes for ElephantSQL free instances
Daily backups will no longer be performed on the ElephantSQL free instance (Tiny Turtle). It’s still possible to create backups on demand and to use the API to create a backup. This action will...
View ArticleCommitment to Security: Announcing SOC 2 Compliance
We are proud and happy to announce that we have received a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation report on January 24, 2020. The assessment by an external party and their report provides evidence of our dedication...
View ArticleMicroservices Without the Mystery - A Developer’s Guide
Do you find microservices too complicated and mysterious to even think about including them in your application development? This tutorial will put you in the comfort zone with microservices, message...
View ArticleElephantSQL will be discontinued on IBM Cloud
ElephantSQL have decided to remove the cloud provider IBM Cloud from our offering.
View ArticleInformation Regarding Changes to our Contracts and Policies
Soon it will be three years since the GDPR was legally enforced. Since then, ElephantSQL has become both SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA compliant, our GDPR Compliance Program has expanded, and our processes...
View ArticlePostgres UI tools 2021
This article examines tools offering a blend of features at no cost. We cover software for beginners, administrators, developers, analysts, and everyone between.
View ArticleFirewall support in ElephantSQL
ElephantSQL are happy to announce that we’re now offering firewall support. This feature is enabled for all databases on dedicated plans.
View ArticleAll about PostgreSQL Backups
Learn how to to create a backup, restore from a backup and take part in different tips and tricks that can be useful to avoid losing valuable data.
View ArticleWhat is work_mem in PostgreSQL
Properly setting work_mem on your Postgres instance is one of the most important things you should do on your database. It helps queries run fast and keeps users happy!
View ArticleEnd of Life Announcement
The ElephantSQL team announces that ElephantSQL will discontinue its services.
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