How To Resolve/Fix Error Database Is Being Accessed By Other Users Other...

How To Resolve/Fix Error Database Is Being Accessed By Other Users Other Session Using The Database

The "Database Is Being Accessed By Other Users/Other Session" error in PostgreSQL can be a significant obstacle, especially when you need to perform operations that require exclusive access. This video tutorial provides a clear and detailed approach to resolving this issue and getting your database operations back on track.

We start by exploring the common causes of this error, which often include active connections or transactions from other users or sessions that prevent exclusive access. Understanding these causes is crucial for implementing the right solutions.

The tutorial then walks you through step-by-step solutions, including how to identify active sessions and transactions that may be causing the issue. We show you how to use PostgreSQL tools and commands to manage these sessions and resolve conflicts.

Additionally, we provide tips on how to handle and prevent such errors in the future, including configuring appropriate isolation levels and managing session locks effectively.

Whether you're a database administrator, developer, or anyone working with PostgreSQL, this tutorial equips you with the knowledge to handle and fix database access issues efficiently.

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ERROR:  database "dvdrental" is being accessed by other users

DETAIL:  There is 1 other session using the database.

REVOKE CONNECT ON DATABASE dvdrental from public;  

SELECT pg_terminate_backend(pg_stat_activity.pid) 

FROM pg_stat_activity  

WHERE pg_stat_activity.datname = 'dvdrental';

drop database dvdrental;