# PostgreSQL's KPI

> Managing databases is similar to managing people - both need KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). So what are database KPIs? This article introduces a way to measure PostgreSQL load: using a single horizontally comparable metric that is basically independent of workload type and machine type, called **PG Load**.

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LLMS index: [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

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Managing databases is similar to managing people - both need KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). So what are database KPIs? This article introduces a way to measure PostgreSQL load: using a single horizontally comparable metric that is basically independent of workload type and machine type, called **PG Load**. [**Read more**](https://vonng.com/en/pg/pg-load/)