Best Practices
Recommended practices to implement when setting up and running your PostgreSQL clusters.
PostgreSQL Concepts
Generated on 3 Apr 2026
PostgreSQL is an open source, object-relational database built for extensibility, data integrity, and speed. Its concurrency support makes it fully ACID-compliant, and it supports dynamic loading and catalog-driven operations to let users customize its data types, functions, and more.
Optimize Shared Buffers
Check and set the shared_buffers parameter based on available memory to improve cache hit ratio and reduce disk access.
Shared Responsibility Model
Description of DigitalOcean’s responsibilities as a managed database provider.
Migration Strategies
Tips on how to transition to your new database upon migration.