Less Database, More Files

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Learn to reduce database size by leveraging file storage, improving performance and scalability

intermediate Published 24 Jun 2026
Action Steps
  1. Assess database storage needs using tools like pg_size_packs or innodb_space_metadata
  2. Identify frequently accessed data and consider storing it in files instead of the database
  3. Configure file storage solutions like AWS S3 or Google Cloud Storage to store and serve files
  4. Implement a caching layer to reduce database queries and improve performance
  5. Monitor database and file storage usage to optimize and adjust the approach as needed
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps engineers can benefit from this approach to optimize database and file storage, leading to better system performance and reduced costs

Key Insight

💡 Storing frequently accessed data in files instead of the database can improve performance and reduce storage costs

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💡 Reduce database size and improve performance by storing data in files instead of the database! #databaseoptimization #filestorage

Key Takeaways

Learn to reduce database size by leveraging file storage, improving performance and scalability

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A few things I noticed. None of them alarming on their own. Our database doubles in size every...
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