Dev tools · September 13, 2022
pg_netstat, a Postgres extension to monitor database network traffic
pg_netstat is a Postgres extension to monitor database network traffic. It uses libpcap to capture packets and aggregates at user-specified interval.
In plain words
pg_netstat is a PostgreSQL extension that monitors database network traffic by capturing packets with libpcap and aggregating them at user-defined intervals. It is designed for developers and database administrators who need to analyze network activity associated with their Postgres instances. The extension allows customizable monitoring intervals to track and understand traffic patterns in real time.
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