Kellyn Gorman • 6/13/2025

PostgreSQL for the Oracle DBA, Part 2: Physical Data Structures, Storage, and Processes

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This article provides a detailed technical comparison for Oracle DBAs learning PostgreSQL, focusing on physical data structures (datafiles vs. file-per-table), storage management, and memory architecture (SGA vs. shared buffers). It explains key differences in how each database handles storage, caching, and background processes.

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