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PostgreSQL Observability: The Log Configuration That Changes Everything

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TalkinFrenchat Devoxx France 2026 · 2026-04-22..04-24· [databases, observability]

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name:Alain Lesage
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video:https://youtu.be/fefje1HXW48
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summary

How to configure PostgreSQL logging to turn default sparse logs into a rich, queryable observability source. It explains which postgresql.conf and logging settings to enable so logs record waiting locks, client activity, slow queries and query types per user, allowing historical performance analysis and targeted optimizations without needing Prometheus or complex dashboards.

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  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 2:26PostgreSQL observability
  3. 6:01Classic observability tools
  4. 14:29Logs as observability
  5. 19:46Advanced log config
  6. 27:10Demo: Kelog analysis
  7. 29:57Conclusion

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