Intel White Paper on PostgreSQL with Memhive and Intel Optane Persistent Memory
Summary
Leverage Memhive to massively scale PostgreSQL performance using Intel Optane Persistent Memory. This guide provides comprehensive insights into leveraging PMEM’s full potential, detailing optimal configurations for features like persistent caching and fast Write-Ahead Logging (WAL). Designed for enterprises running mission-critical applications—such as financial, geo-data, or automotive platforms—the solution helps stabilize highly memory-intensive PostgreSQL instances, ensuring massive throughput boosts and operational reliability far beyond traditional hardware limits.
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Whitepaper | Get the most out of Postgre SQL with Memhive and Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory
WHITE PAPER
Get the most out of Postgre SQL with Memhive and Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory
Table of Contents Summary .............................................................................................................................. 2 Challenges ............................................................................................................................ 2 What is Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory? ....................................................................... 2 Scaling Postgre SQL with Memhive ....................................................................................... 3 Persistent Cache ............................................................................................................... 3 Fast WAL .......................................................................................................................... 3 PMEM-only mode .............................................................................................................. 4 PMEM Manager ................................................................................................................ 4 Testing Memhive with PMEM ................................................................................................ 4 Test Configurations ........................................................................................................... 4 Test Results ...................................................................................................................... 5 Conclusions .......................................................................................................................... 5
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Manual Details
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 320.45 KB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory?
It is a non-volatile, byte-addressable, low latency memory situated between DRAM and performance SSDs.
How does Memhive help scale PostgreSQL?
Memhive scales PostgreSQL by utilizing persistent cache and fast WAL features with Intel Optane PMEM.
Does using PMEM affect core PostgreSQL functionality?
No; only the storage backend of PostgreSQL is modified, leaving the rest (client-side, on-disk data structures, business logic) unmodified.
What benefits does sharding offer for databases like PostgreSQL?
Sharding partitions the tables across a cluster of instances, allowing horizontal scale-out to handle massive growth.