This brief guide provides PostgreSQL database administrators with the knowledge to terminate database connections, a necessary action for database maintenance and emergency response. For a more detailed guide please read about this topic in the article “How to kill all connections to a PostgreSQL database”.
Learn about monitoring active connections using the pg_stat_activity view and the specific query to terminate these connections using pg_terminate_backend(pid). The detailed article emphasizes the importance of this process in preparing for database operations such as dropping or renaming, and in ensuring the security and efficiency of database maintenance.
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How to View Active Connections: Detailed steps to query the
pg_stat_activityview for active sessions. - Execution Privileges: Explanation of the necessity for SUPERUSER or postgres admin account for process termination.
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Database Renaming Steps: Using the
ALTER DATABASEcommand for database renaming.
Conclusive Thoughts
Terminating active connections in PostgreSQL is a fundamental aspect of database management, supporting various critical operations. For database administrators looking to enhance their management capabilities, DbVisualizer provides an all-in-one solution, supports multiple database technologies. For comprehensive details please read more here.
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