TimescaleDB

TimescaleDB is an open-source, high-performance time-series database built as an extension of PostgreSQL. It is designed for fast ingestion, complex queries, and scalable storage of time-stamped data, making it ideal for IoT, monitoring, observability, DevOps, and real-time analytics.

Features of TimescaleDB:

• Scalable time-series data storage with automatic partitioning via hypertables.
• Supports standard SQL queries and PostgreSQL ecosystem tools for flexible analysis.
• Continuous aggregates, data retention policies, and native compression for historical data.
• Integrates with Prometheus, Grafana, Python, and other data ingestion pipelines.
• Available for local, cloud, and Docker deployments for flexible infrastructure setup.

Instructions:
To view your TimescaleDB deployment status and logs, run the following commands on your VM:
sudo systemctl status postgresql@16-main
sudo journalctl -u postgresql@16-main -n 50

Restart TimescaleDB Service:
Use the following command to restart the TimescaleDB-enabled PostgreSQL service:
sudo systemctl restart postgresql@16-main

To access TimescaleDB:
PostgreSQL Client: sudo -u postgres psql
Connect to database: SELECT extversion FROM pg_extension WHERE extname = 'timescaledb';

Disclaimer:
TimescaleDB is an open-source database distributed under its respective license. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Timescale Inc. or its developers. The software is provided “as is,” without any warranties, express or implied. Users are responsible for securing their database, configuring authentication, and ensuring compliance with all licensing and deployment requirements.