Join host Kaivalya Apte and special guest Peter Zaitsev from Percona on this episode of the Geeknerder Podcast. They discuss Peter's fascinating journey into the world of databases, founding Percona, and the evolution of open source database solutions. Topics include the rise of PostgreSQL, the comparison between MySQL and PostgreSQL, database observability, the impact of cloud and Kubernetes on database management, licensing changes in popular databases like Redis, and career advice for database administrators and developers. Stay tuned for insights on the future of databases, observability strategies, and the role of AI in database management.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:14 Peter's Journey into Databases

04:15 The Rise of PostgreSQL vs MySQL

18:17 Challenges in Managing Database Clusters

24:36 Common Developer Mistakes with Databases

30:59 MongoDB's Success and Future

34:53 Redis and Licensing Changes

37:07 Elastic's License Change and Its Impact

38:25 Redis Fork and Industry Collaboration

40:27 Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Databases

47:47 Challenges in Database Upgrades and Migrations

54:58 Load Testing and Observability

01:09:02 Future of Database Administration and Development

01:15:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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