Underrated Postgres: Create (Extended) Statistics
Extended statistics help PostgreSQL fix bad row estimates and improve query planning with almost no storage overhead. This article shows where CREATE STATISTICS outperforms adding more indexes.
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Step 3
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DevOps-native database management
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Why platform teams choose Vela
Vela is designed for infrastructure and platform teams that need production-grade Postgres on their own infrastructure — not a managed SaaS dependency.
Full data sovereignty
Your data stays in your VPC, data center, or on-premises environment. Zero external transfer, full compliance boundary.
OpenShift and Kubernetes native
Deploy on OpenShift, Rancher, or any Kubernetes distribution. Standard CSI, standard Postgres, no proprietary interfaces.
Enterprise governance built in
RBAC, row-level security, audit trails, and IAM integration keep access under your control from day one.
Predictable infrastructure costs
Your cloud or hardware bill is your database bill. No per-query pricing, no infrastructure markup, no surprises.
Instant cloning and PITR
Copy-on-write clones for migration testing and point-in-time recovery for safety — built into the platform, not bolted on.
Simplified compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and internal policy requirements on infrastructure you own and operate.