About 2ndQuadrant

2ndQuadrant is the world’s leading authority on the open source PostgreSQL RDBMS, backed by team experience and certifications on Oracle, MySQL, Teradata, Progress, Informix, Microsoft SQL Server and Sybase.

We provide a range of services that underpin the Database Lifecycle of PostgreSQL implementations.

We provide a range of services, on both a subscription and ad-hoc basis, to corporate and public sector organisations in more than 15 countries across North America, Europe and Pacific regions from offices in US, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Nordic region and South America.  Our international footprint gives us wide exposure to hundreds of PostgreSQL implementations, our local presence allows us to tailor our services to in-country specific requirements.

We are a Platinum Sponsor of PostgreSQL, with over 7 years of proactive and significant contributions to the development of PostgreSQL including the development and contribution of key PostgreSQL features such as:

  • Point-in-time Recovery (PITR)
  • Log Shipping Replication
  • Hot Standby
  • Synchronous Replication
  • Asynchronous Commit
  • Partitioning

Collectively we provide over 100 man years of PostgreSQL expertise in all areas of the Database Lifecycle Management process.

We support the Database Lifecycle Management process with a portfolio of services. The Database Lifecycle process comprises 4 key stages:

These services have been developed from our extensive experience of providing short term consultancy and development support as well as providing long term strategic support as a valued and trusted partner.

2ndQuadrant has written and published ground breaking and authoritative PostgreSQL user guides:

PostgreSQL 9 Administration Cookbook

PostgreSQL 9 Administration Cookbook

A practical guide, this cookbook will ensure you run a smooth PostgreSQL database.

PostgreSQL 9.0 High Performance

PostgreSQL 9.0 High Performance

A clear, step-by-step guide to optimizing and scaling up PostgreSQL database servers.

PostgreSQL Case studies

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Mind Candy

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