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The oldest Postgres company in North America, offering Postgres and related open source full-stack support, consulting, and development.
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Still running Postgres 12 or 13? Totally valid.

With PgLTS from Command Prompt, you can get full support for your EOL PostgreSQL with real patches, real experts, no pressure to upgrade.

Enjoy up to 3 more years of breathing room with PgLTS.

Learn more at commandprompt.com/products/pglts
#Postgres
In our latest MTAR: T3D podcast,
@chronicallyjd.bsky.social chats w/ James Campbell about why compliance checkboxes don’t equal real security.

They dig into SQL injection risks, encryption-at-rest confusion, MFA overload, and how to make controls meaningful.

Watch and listen: youtu.be/I1AIye-IxoE
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with James Campbell of Command Prompt
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November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
effective_cache_size = estimate of kernel + shared buffers cache.

Not memory allocation, just a planner hint. Too high hurts performance.

Learn more in "Proper PostgreSQL Parameters to Prevent Poor Performance" w/Grzegorz Dostatni, DBA, in this webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYJv...
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
PgManage 1.4 is now available!

Fast navigation, pinned databases, spreadsheet-like data grids, SQL Server support & real-time Postgres logs. Built on DBA and developer daily workflows.

Learn more and download at: www.commandprompt.com/blog/pgmanag...
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New MTAR: T3D podcast ust dropped!

Host @chronicallyjd.bsky.social talks with Kevin Jernigan about his shift from databases to stochastic learning at J4 Capital. Could this approach unlock 100-1000x efficiency gains for AI systems?

Watch: youtu.be/MpueWGb8bqA

#AI #MachineLearning
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Kevin Jernigan of J4 Capital LLC
YouTube video by Command Prompt, Inc.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
PostgreSQL 13 is officially EOL today. If you're running it, you need to make a decision now.

Two paths forward: upgrade to a supported version (17/18) or extend support with our PgLTS. Both are solid choices.

Which matters more for your infrastructure?

www.commandprompt.com/blog/postgre...
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Our Q4 newsletter is here: Intention, Gratitude & Opportunity ✨

Inside: A message from @cmdpromptinc.bsky.social CEO Amanda Nystrom, team spotlight, new initiatives (PgLTS & PgManage), upcoming events & more!

Read and subscribe at t.co/VrhxVh2ASx
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🌊 1 week to go! Group Swim: PostgreSQL Edition — High Availability on Nov 12 · 4 PM ET

Join our CIO, Ildefonso Camargo, & Greg Dostatni, DBA, in this @postgresconf.bsky.social hosted event.

Bit of an AMA — bring your #PostgreSQL questions!

💧 Free reg → postgresconf.org/conferences/...
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
PostgreSQL Performance Workshop | Nov 4-5, (9am-12pm ET)
Configuring PostgreSQL shouldn't be guesswork. Diagnosing performance issues shouldn't take days. DBA Greg Dostatni teaches the essentials in two focused half-day sessions.

$299 for both sessions, register at
postgresconf.org/conferences/...
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Cython deep dive: Python syntax meets C performance.

CommandPrompt's Valerii Herman demos real-world speedups in our latest MTAR Presents: T3D Session with host @chronicallyjd.bsky.social

10 minutes. Live code comparison. Worth your time.

youtu.be/IOp_X4iM-SU?...

#Python
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Valerii Herman of Command Prompt
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October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
NEW: Ep. 11 of T3D Sessions is live!

Eugene Dubinin (Senior Developer, Command Prompt) joins @chronicallyjd.bsky.social to share how they reduced web registration spam from ~200/day to just 10–15 using smart layered defenses.

Watch now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=az-X...

#SpamPrevention
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Eugene Dubinin of Command Prompt
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October 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
PostgreSQL running slower than it should?

Join @cmdpromptinc.bsky.social DBA Greg Dostatni and learn configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance strategies in a 2-day workshop from @postgresworld.bsky.social

Nov 4-5 | 9 am-12 pm ET | $299

Register at:
postgresconf.org/conferences/...

#Postgres
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
PostgreSQL upgrades causing anxiety? There's a better approach.

Learn how logical replication minimizes downtime in production environments in this live demo hosted by
@postgresworld.bsky.social.

Thursday, Nov 6, 4 PM ET

Register
postgresconf.org/conferences/...

#PostgreSQL
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
NEW: Ep. 10 of T3D Sessions is live!

Andrew Sullivan (President, Anvil Walrus Den Holdings, Inc.) joins @chronicallyjd.bsky.social to talk about why the open web is under threat.

Watch nowat
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qegx...
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Andrew Sullivan of Anvil Walrus Den Holdings, Inc
YouTube video by Command Prompt, Inc.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Group Swim: Postgres Edition (Upgrade Planning and End of Year Changes) with Debra Cerda, Grzegorz Dostatni, and James Campbell

📅 October 14 · 3 PM ET

🎟️ Register free at postgresconf.org/conferences/...
Space is limited, sign up soon!

#PostgreSQL
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Multi-million dollar PostgreSQL upgrade on a tight deadline?

PgLTS extends support by 3 years, so you can:

— Plan properly
— Spread costs
— Avoid rush mistakes

8 years total support, transparent pricing.

Learn more today at commandprompt.com/products/pgl...

#PostgreSQL #EOLSupport
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NEW: Ep. 9 of T3D Sessions is live!

Hunter O’Brien (Jr. SysAdmin / Jr. DBA, @cmdpromptinc) joins @chronicallyjd.bsky.social to discuss why generic monitoring falls short — and how to make it truly useful for PostgreSQL.

Watch at:
youtu.be/ZZNu6Wgrjao?...
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Hunter O'Brien of Command Prompt
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October 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We recommend and support @apachecloudberry.bsky.social as a open source MPP database. Check it out!

H/T @openalternative.co for the reminder of this powerful open source project from @apache.org
Cloudberry Database — Open-source MPP database built on PostgreSQL

⭐ Stars: 1,080
🔗 Forks: 177
⏩ Last commit: Oct 1, 2025
⌛ First commit: May 24, 2023
Cloudberry Database: Open Source Snowflake Alternative
Cloudberry Database is a powerful, open-source MPP database that leverages PostgreSQL for high-performance analytics at petabyte scale.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Blockchain ≠ Crypto.

Smart contracts? 1994.

@nytimes classifieds? Part of early blockchain.

Listen in to @chronicallyjd.bsky.social as he chats w/ Blockchain & Open Source Leader @silona.bsky.social on "10 Things You Didn’t Know About Blockchain"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHDY...

#Blockchain
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Silona Bonewald, Blockchain Innovator
YouTube video by Command Prompt, Inc.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
PgManage 1.3 for PostgreSQL! Autocompletion, SSH tunnels, query visualization & backups.

Try it out, propose features, and give it a star if you find it valuable!

Available on @github.com at github.com/commandpromp...

#PostgreSQL #OpenSource #DatabaseTools #PgManage #SQLRetryD
GitHub - commandprompt/pgmanage: Web tool for database management
Web tool for database management. Contribute to commandprompt/pgmanage development by creating an account on GitHub.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Our own Brian Fehrle shares real-world strategies for tackling Postgres upgrades in this @postgresworld.bsky.social webinar.

Learn how to tame the “mammoth” and modernize your database with confidence:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wzW...

#Postgres #upgrade
Upgrading the Mammoth | Brian Fehrle | Postgres World Webinars 2025
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October 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
PostgreSQL 18 released! Revolutionary I/O improvements, smoother upgrades, new dev features.

Ready to upgrade or need EOL PostgreSQL support. Let's talk!

Discover more in this blog by @debbiesnax.bsky.social: commandprompt.com/blog/postgre...
PostgreSQL 18: Revolutionary Performance Boost Now Available
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has released PostgreSQL 18, delivering the most significant performance improvements in recent years. This latest versi…
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September 27, 2025 at 2:04 AM
NEW: Ep. 7 of More Than A Refresh: T3D Sessions is live!

Ildefonso Camargo (CIO @cmdpromptinc.bsky.social) joins @chronicallyjd.bsky.social to unpack why “the cloud will handle it” is a dangerous myth for PostgreSQL users.

Watch now at:
youtu.be/FhSrf2TiNhY?...
MTAR Presents: T3D Sessions with Ildefonso Camargo of Command Prompt
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September 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Moving off @awscloud Aurora isn’t just about cost. It’s about control. Want to tune, monitor, or extend? RDS or EC2 might be your better path for Postgres.

Read more at commandprompt.com/blog/why-gro...

#CostOptimization
Why Growing Teams Are Moving from Aurora to RDS or EC2: Cost and Control Considerations on AWS
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL can be a powerful starting point for teams adopting PostgreSQL in AWS. But as usage grows, so do the needs for cost transparency, fine…
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Reposted by Command Prompt
Behind on Postgres upgrades? Learn proven strategies for major version jumps and how to modernize with confidence in this webinar on Sept 24, 4 PM ET:

"Upgrading the Mammoth" w/ Brian Fehrle, @cmdpromptinc DBA & Open Source Advocate

Sign up:
postgresconf.org/conferences/...

#Postgres
September 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
PgManage 1.3.1 released!

Fixes across SQLite3, MariaDB, Oracle & Postgres + updated core components (Django, oracledb, nw.js, etc)

Also available: PgManage Enterprise Edition with web access + multi-user support.

More at
commandprompt.com/blog/pgmanag...

#GUI #Postgres #DBAdmin #SQL
September 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM