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feat(azure): enable index tuning for postgres in YT #1455

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Description

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/postgresql/flexible-server/concepts-index-tuning

Index tuning is a feature in Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server that automatically improves the performance of your workload by analyzing the tracked queries and providing index recommendations.

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  • New Features

    • Introduced an enableIndexTuning parameter for PostgreSQL configuration, allowing users to control index tuning during setup.
    • Enhanced PostgreSQL resource management with the addition of an index_tuning_mode resource, which can be conditionally deployed based on the new parameter.
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    • Updated parameter descriptions to reflect the new indexing capabilities.
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    • Updated various parameter files to include the new enableIndexTuning parameter with default values.

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The changes introduce a new boolean parameter, enableIndexTuning, to the postgresConfiguration structure in several Bicep files. This parameter is added alongside enableQueryPerformanceInsight and is utilized in the instantiation of the postgresql module. The parameter is included in the configuration files for different environments, with default values set accordingly. Additionally, a new resource for index tuning is created in the PostgreSQL module, allowing for conditional deployment based on the value of enableIndexTuning.

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File Path Change Summary
.azure/infrastructure/main.bicep Added enableIndexTuning to postgresConfiguration and updated module instantiation to include this parameter.
.azure/infrastructure/prod.bicepparam Added enableIndexTuning with a default value of false in postgresConfiguration.
.azure/infrastructure/staging.bicepparam Added enableIndexTuning with a default value of false in postgresConfiguration.
.azure/infrastructure/test.bicepparam Added enableIndexTuning in postgresConfiguration with a default value of false.
.azure/infrastructure/yt01.bicepparam Added enableIndexTuning in postgresConfiguration with a default value of true.
.azure/modules/postgreSql/create.bicep Added enableIndexTuning parameter and a new resource index_tuning_mode for index tuning configuration.

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🧹 Outside diff range and nitpick comments (5)
.azure/infrastructure/staging.bicepparam (1)

37-37: LGTM! Please add documentation for the new feature flag.

The addition of enableIndexTuning parameter follows good practices. However, documentation should be added to explain:

  • The purpose and benefits of index tuning
  • The relationship with enableQueryPerformanceInsight
  • Any performance implications or recommended usage

Would you like me to help create a documentation PR for this feature?

.azure/infrastructure/prod.bicepparam (1)

38-38: Document the index tuning parameter

Consider adding a comment explaining:

  • The purpose of the enableIndexTuning parameter
  • The implications of enabling/disabling it
  • Any prerequisites or dependencies
  • Performance impact considerations

Example documentation:

 param postgresConfiguration = {
   sku: {
     name: 'Standard_D4ads_v5'
     tier: 'GeneralPurpose'
   }
   enableQueryPerformanceInsight: false
+  // Controls automatic index tuning for PostgreSQL
+  // When enabled, the database automatically creates and removes indexes based on workload patterns
+  // Note: Requires careful monitoring in production environments
   enableIndexTuning: false
 }
.azure/infrastructure/yt01.bicepparam (1)

37-37: Document index tuning implications.

Consider adding documentation about:

  • Performance implications during index tuning
  • Monitoring recommendations
  • Any specific maintenance windows or operational considerations

Would you like me to help create a documentation template for this feature in the docs directory?

.azure/modules/postgreSql/create.bicep (1)

37-39: Enhance parameter documentation

While the parameter is well-structured, consider adding more detailed documentation about:

  • The purpose and benefits of index tuning
  • The implications of enabling/disabling this feature
  • Any prerequisites or considerations for using this feature
 @description('Enable index tuning')
+@description('Enable index tuning for PostgreSQL server. When enabled, the server will analyze and report potential index improvements for query performance optimization.')
 param enableIndexTuning bool
.azure/infrastructure/main.bicep (1)

61-61: Add parameter description and default value.

Consider adding a description annotation and default value for better documentation and safety:

param postgresConfiguration {
  sku: PostgresSku
+ @description('Enable or disable index tuning for PostgreSQL')
+ @metadata({
+   example: false
+   purpose: 'Controls automatic index tuning feature in Azure Database for PostgreSQL'
+ })
  enableIndexTuning: bool = false
  enableQueryPerformanceInsight: bool
}
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  • .azure/infrastructure/main.bicep (2 hunks)
  • .azure/infrastructure/prod.bicepparam (1 hunks)
  • .azure/infrastructure/staging.bicepparam (1 hunks)
  • .azure/infrastructure/test.bicepparam (1 hunks)
  • .azure/infrastructure/yt01.bicepparam (1 hunks)
  • .azure/modules/postgreSql/create.bicep (2 hunks)
🔇 Additional comments (7)
.azure/infrastructure/staging.bicepparam (1)

37-37: Verify if index tuning should be disabled in staging environment.

The default value is set to false in staging. While this is a conservative approach, please verify if this aligns with the testing strategy for this feature.

Let's check the configuration across other environments:

✅ Verification successful

Index tuning configuration appears to be intentionally disabled in production-like environments

Based on the configuration across different environments:

  • Production, staging, and test environments have enableIndexTuning: false
  • Only the yt01 (likely a development/sandbox environment) has enableIndexTuning: true

This consistent pattern across production-like environments suggests that disabling index tuning in staging is intentional and aligns with the overall configuration strategy.

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The following scripts were executed for the analysis:

Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Description: Compare index tuning configuration across environments
# Expected: Different environments might have different configurations based on their purpose

echo "Checking index tuning configuration across environments..."
rg -A 5 "enableIndexTuning:" .azure/infrastructure/

Length of output: 2336

.azure/infrastructure/test.bicepparam (2)

37-37: LGTM! Parameter follows existing patterns

The addition of enableIndexTuning parameter follows the existing configuration pattern and is appropriately placed alongside similar feature flags.


37-38: Verify configuration consistency across environments

Let's verify that the index tuning configuration is consistently defined across all environments, with special attention to the YT environment where it should be enabled.

✅ Verification successful

Index tuning configuration is correctly set across environments

The verification confirms that:

  • Index tuning is disabled (false) in prod, staging, and test environments
  • Index tuning is enabled (true) in the YT01 environment as expected
  • The configuration is consistently defined across all environments
🏁 Scripts executed

The following scripts were executed for the analysis:

Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Description: Check index tuning configuration across all environments
# Expected: All environments should have the parameter defined, with YT having it set to true

echo "Checking index tuning configuration across environments..."
for env in prod staging test yt01; do
  if [ -f ".azure/infrastructure/${env}.bicepparam" ]; then
    echo "=== ${env} environment ==="
    grep -A 2 "enableIndexTuning:" ".azure/infrastructure/${env}.bicepparam"
  fi
done

Length of output: 1228

.azure/infrastructure/prod.bicepparam (1)

38-38: Verify if index tuning should be disabled in production

While it's prudent to be conservative with production settings, please confirm if disabling index tuning in production is intentional. Index tuning can significantly improve query performance by automatically adjusting indexes based on workload patterns.

Let's check the configuration across other environments:

✅ Verification successful

Index tuning configuration appears to be intentionally managed across environments

The configuration shows a clear pattern:

  • YT01 (development): enableIndexTuning: true
  • Test: enableIndexTuning: false
  • Staging: enableIndexTuning: false
  • Production: enableIndexTuning: false

This consistent progression from enabled in development (YT01) to disabled in higher environments (test, staging, prod) suggests an intentional configuration strategy, likely to prevent automatic index changes from impacting production workloads without explicit approval.

🏁 Scripts executed

The following scripts were executed for the analysis:

Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Description: Compare index tuning settings across environments
# Expected: Different environments might have different settings based on their purpose

echo "Checking index tuning configuration across environments:"
rg -A 5 "enableIndexTuning:" .azure/infrastructure/

Length of output: 2332

.azure/infrastructure/yt01.bicepparam (1)

37-37: Verify environment selection for initial index tuning enablement.

The change enables index tuning in YT01 while keeping it disabled in other environments, which is a good cautious approach. However, please verify that YT01 is the most appropriate environment for initial testing of this feature.

✅ Verification successful

Let me check the documentation files to better understand the environment hierarchy and purpose.


Based on the gathered information, I can now generate the final response:

YT01 is an appropriate environment for initial index tuning enablement

The configuration follows the team's established pattern for rolling out features:

  • YT01 has index tuning enabled while prod/staging/test have it disabled, which aligns with the cautious deployment approach documented in the Configuration.md
  • The environment hierarchy shows this is a proper testing environment before wider rollout
  • The parameter is properly defined in the main.bicep and consistently applied across all environment files
🏁 Scripts executed

The following scripts were executed for the analysis:

Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Description: Check for environment configurations and related documentation

# Check index tuning settings across all environment files
echo "Checking index tuning configuration across environments:"
rg -l "enableIndexTuning" .azure/infrastructure/
rg "enableIndexTuning.*true|enableIndexTuning.*false" .azure/infrastructure/

# Check for any existing documentation about environment purposes
echo -e "\nChecking for environment documentation:"
fd -t f -e md . | xargs rg -l "yt01|environment|index.tuning"

Length of output: 995


Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Check content of relevant documentation files for environment information
echo "=== Checking Configuration.md ==="
cat docs/Configuration.md

echo -e "\n=== Checking README.md ==="
cat README.md

echo -e "\n=== Checking main.bicep for parameter definition ==="
cat .azure/infrastructure/main.bicep | grep -A 10 "enableIndexTuning"

Length of output: 29789

.azure/modules/postgreSql/create.bicep (1)

147-155: Verify dependency requirement

The resource currently depends on pgms_wait_sampling_query_capture_mode, but index tuning might work independently of query performance insights. Consider if this dependency is necessary.

Consider parameterizing the tuning mode

The index tuning mode is hardcoded to 'report'. Consider making it configurable through a parameter to support different modes in the future without template changes.

+@allowed([
+  'off'
+  'report'
+  'maintain'
+])
+@description('The mode for index tuning: off (disabled), report (suggest improvements), maintain (automatically maintain indexes)')
+param indexTuningMode string = 'report'

 resource index_tuning_mode 'Microsoft.DBforPostgreSQL/flexibleServers/configurations@2024-08-01' = if (enableIndexTuning) {
   parent: postgres
   name: 'index_tuning.mode'
   properties: {
-    value: 'report'
+    value: indexTuningMode
     source: 'user-override'
   }
   dependsOn: [pgms_wait_sampling_query_capture_mode]
 }
.azure/infrastructure/main.bicep (1)

209-211: LGTM! Parameter correctly passed to PostgreSQL module.

The new enableIndexTuning parameter is properly passed to the PostgreSQL module, maintaining consistency with the existing pattern used for enableQueryPerformanceInsight.

@arealmaas arealmaas merged commit 69f01ae into main Nov 14, 2024
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@arealmaas arealmaas deleted the feat/azure-enable-index-tuning branch November 14, 2024 11:49
oskogstad pushed a commit that referenced this pull request Nov 14, 2024
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[1.34.0](v1.33.1...v1.34.0)
(2024-11-14)


### Features

* **azure:** enable index tuning for postgres in YT
([#1455](#1455))
([69f01ae](69f01ae))

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