Case Study

Improved Database Performance and Scalability with Zero-Downtime Upgrade of Amazon RDS PostgreSQL

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Industry 

Human Resource

Expertise 

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL, AWS CLI, Blue-Green Deployment

Offerings/solutions 

Upgraded PostgreSQL 12.19 to 14 with blue-green deployment and optimized Amazon RDS performance.

About the Client

TeamNest is a cloud-based service that automates core HR functions for SMEs, including Payroll, Attendance, Leaves, Expenses, Timesheet, Helpdesk, ESS, and Task Management. It supports multiple languages and is available on Android, iOS, and Web across 8 countries.

Highlights

PostgreSQL 12 → 14

Upgrade completed

Zero Downtime

Migration ensured

Enhanced Performance

Query optimization achieved

The Challenge

TeamNest was running a 300 GB RDS PostgreSQL 12.19 instance nearing end-of-support, exposing the platform to security and compatibility risks. Without a formal backup and DR strategy, downtime or data loss could affect multiple SaaS customers. The setup also lacked optimization for future workloads, demanding a low-risk upgrade plan.

Solutions

• Pre-upgrade assessment of PostgreSQL 12 configuration, extensions, and dependencies for compatibility with PostgreSQL 14.
• Implementation of a blue-green deployment by creating a new RDS instance from the latest snapshot, upgrading it to PostgreSQL 14, and validating before cutover.
• Optimization of RDS parameters for improved replication, worker processes, and query handling.
• Execution of data protection measures, including final snapshots, automated backups, and rollback capability.
• Cutover of application traffic to the upgraded environment followed by monitoring and fine-tuning performance.

The Results

The upgrade to PostgreSQL 14 was completed without data loss, ensuring platform stability and business continuity. Downtime was minimized through blue-green deployment, while optimized configurations delivered faster queries and better resource utilization. Security and disaster recovery readiness were also significantly enhanced.

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