pgNow v1.0.0 Released – Free Fast PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostics

**pgNow** is a free point-in-time monitoring and diagnostic tool for PostgreSQL, designed to give you real-time insights into your database health, configuration, and performance.

## Key Features
**Query Workload Snapshots & Deltas**
See exactly what changed between two points in time. Instantly identify regressions, spikes, and heavy queries.

**Live Session Monitoring**
Track active sessions, blocking processes, and wait states in real time. Spot runaway queries and act efficiently.

**Index Usage Insights**
Visualize table-level index activity. Identify missing indexes or unused ones that add overhead without benefit.

**Configuration Checks & Tuning Tips**
Evaluate your PostgreSQL settings against best practices. Get clear, graded recommendations.

**Vacuum Effectiveness Reporting**
See where vacuuming is falling behind. Avoid table bloat and prevent performance issues before they happen.

## About pgNow

pgNow is a free point-in-time diagnostic tool for PostgreSQL that helps you monitor and optimize your database in real time.

- Supports PostgreSQL versions **10–17**
- Compatible with **Amazon RDS**, **Aurora**, and **Azure Flexible Server**
- Available for **Windows** and **Mac** (Linux support coming soon)

## Useful Links

- 📥 [Download pgNow](https://www.red-gate.com/products/redgate-pgnow/)
- 📚 [Read the Documentation](https://documentation.red-gate.com/pgnow)