Add > Guide > Enable PgBouncer in Turbot Guardrails

docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/delete-te/index.md

@@ -93,5 +93,5 @@ Please see the following resources to learn more about Turbot Guardrails Enterpr
 
 | Issue                                      | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Guide                                |
 |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
-| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](/guardrails/docs/enterprise/FAQ/admin-permissions#aws-permissions-for-turbot-guardrails-administrators)             |
+| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/pre-installation/admin-permissions)             |
 | Further Assistance                       | If you continue to encounter issues, please open a ticket with us and attach the relevant information to assist you more efficiently.                                                 | [Open Support Ticket](https://support.turbot.com)   |

docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-te/index.md

@@ -94,5 +94,5 @@ Please see the following resources to learn more about Turbot Guardrails Enterpr
 
 | Issue                                      | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Guide                                |
 |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
-| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](/guardrails/docs/enterprise/FAQ/admin-permissions#aws-permissions-for-turbot-guardrails-administrators)             |
+| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/pre-installation/admin-permissions)             |
 | Further Assistance                       | If you continue to encounter issues, please open a ticket with us and attach the relevant information to assist you more efficiently.                                                 | [Open Support Ticket](https://support.turbot.com)   |

docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-ted/index.md

@@ -129,15 +129,20 @@ As part of the TED infrastructure, Redis has previously been the default caching
 
 For customers currently using Redis OSS cache, [here is how to update to Valkey](/guardrails/docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/upgrade-to-valkey-cache).
 
-## Step 16: Configure Advanced - Foundation Parameters and Overrides
+## Step 16: Enable Pg Bouncer
+
+To improve database connection management and performance, we now recommend enabling PgBouncer, a lightweight connection pooler for PostgreSQL.
+For setup instructions, learn how to [Enable PgBouncer](/guardrails/docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/update-pgbouncer).
+
+## Step 17: Configure Advanced - Foundation Parameters and Overrides
 
 The Foundation Parameters allow the TED stack to use SSM parameters defined in the TEF stack. You should only change these values if you did not use the default Resource Name Prefix (turbot) in the TEF stack.
 
 ![Foundation Parameters](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-ted/service-catalog-ted-parameter-adavanced-foundation-parameters.png)
 
 The Foundation Overrides allow you to override values defined in the TEF stack. You will likely want to leave these blank.
 
-## Step 17: Advanced - Infrastructure
+## Step 18: Advanced - Infrastructure
 
 Select a **Resource Name Prefix** which will be added to all Turbot Guardrails resources. Because this prefix will be used across many resource types and different resource types have different name restrictions, you should avoid special characters and uppercase letters. This prefix should match the name prefix you used in the TEF stack.
 
@@ -146,21 +151,21 @@ Select a **Resource Name Prefix** which will be added to all Turbot Guardrails r
 
 ![Advanced Infrastructure](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-ted/service-catalog-ted-parameter-advanced-infrastructure.png)
 
-## Step 18: Launch Product
+## Step 19: Launch Product
 
 Select **Launch product**.
 
 ![Launch Product](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-ted/service-catalog-ted-launch-product-action.png)
 
-## Step 19: Monitor Installation
+## Step 20: Monitor Installation
 
 You have initiated the installation of the new TED version. This triggers an update of several nested CloudFormation stacks.
 
 The TED stack should be in the **CREATE_IN_PROGRESS** status.
 
 ![Under Change Status](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-ted/cfn-ted-create-progress.png)
 
-## Step 20: Review
+## Step 21: Review
 
 - [ ] The TEF CloudFormation stack status should change to `CREATE_COMPLETE` indicating the installation completed successfully.
 
@@ -181,5 +186,5 @@ Please see the following resources to learn more about Turbot Guardrails Enterpr
 
 | Issue                                      | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Guide                                |
 |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
-| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](/guardrails/docs/enterprise/FAQ/admin-permissions#aws-permissions-for-turbot-guardrails-administrators)             |
+| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/pre-installation/admin-permissions)             |
 | Further Assistance                       | If you continue to encounter issues, please open a ticket with us and attach the relevant information to assist you more efficiently.                                                 | [Open Support Ticket](https://support.turbot.com)   |

docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-existing-vpc/index.md

@@ -121,21 +121,26 @@ By default, support is provided for the `Instance Type for EC2 ECS host` and `AM
 
 You can modify the rest of the parameters as needed, or leave them at their default values.
 
-## Step 11: Launch Product
+## Step 11: Enable Pg Bouncer
+
+To improve database connection management and performance, we now recommend enabling PgBouncer, a lightweight connection pooler for PostgreSQL.
+For setup instructions, learn how to [Enable PgBouncer](/guardrails/docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/update-pgbouncer).
+
+## Step 12: Launch Product
 
 Select **Launch product**.
 
 ![Launch Product](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-existing-vpc/service-catalog-tef-launch-product-action.png)
 
-## Step 12: Monitor Installation
+## Step 13: Monitor Installation
 
 You have initiated the installation of the new TEF version. This triggers an update of several nested CloudFormation stacks.
 
 The TEF provisioned product should be in the **Under Change** status.
 
 ![Under Change Status](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-existing-vpc/service-catalog-tef-under-change.png)
 
-## Step 13: Enable Termination Protection
+## Step 14: Enable Termination Protection
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > To ensure that the TEF stack is not accidentally deleted, it is strongly recommend that termination protection is enabled.
@@ -156,7 +161,7 @@ Choose `Termination protection` as **Activated** and select **Save**.
 
 ![Termination Protection Activated](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-existing-vpc/cfn-stack-edit-termination-protection-activated.png)
 
-## Step 14: Review
+## Step 15: Review
 
 - [ ] The TEF CloudFormation stack status should change to `CREATE_COMPLETE` indicating the installation completed successfully.
 
@@ -177,5 +182,5 @@ Please see the following resources to learn more about Turbot Guardrails Enterpr
 
 | Issue                                      | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Guide                                |
 |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
-| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](/guardrails/docs/enterprise/FAQ/admin-permissions#aws-permissions-for-turbot-guardrails-administrators)             |
+| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/pre-installation/admin-permissions)             |
 | Further Assistance                       | If you continue to encounter issues, please open a ticket with us and attach the relevant information to assist you more efficiently.                                                 | [Open Support Ticket](https://support.turbot.com)   |

docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-new-vpc/index.md

@@ -118,21 +118,26 @@ By default, support is provided for the `Instance Type for EC2 ECS host` and `AM
 
 You can modify the rest of the parameters as needed, or leave them at their default values.
 
-## Step 11: Launch Product
+## Step 11: Enable Pg Bouncer
+
+To improve database connection management and performance, we now recommend enabling PgBouncer, a lightweight connection pooler for PostgreSQL.
+For setup instructions, learn how to [Enable PgBouncer](/guardrails/docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/update-pgbouncer).
+
+## Step 12: Launch Product
 
 Select **Launch product**.
 
 ![Launch Product](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-new-vpc/service-catalog-tef-launch-product-action.png)
 
-## Step 12: Monitor Installation
+## Step 13: Monitor Installation
 
 You have initiated the installation of the new TEF version. This triggers an update of several nested CloudFormation stacks.
 
 The TEF provisioned product should be in the **Under Change** status.
 
 ![Under Change Status](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-new-vpc/service-catalog-tef-under-change.png)
 
-## Step 13: Enable Termination Protection
+## Step 14: Enable Termination Protection
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > To ensure that the TEF stack is not accidentally deleted, it is strongly recommend that termination protection is enabled.
@@ -153,7 +158,7 @@ Choose `Termination protection` as **Activated** and select **Save**.
 
 ![Termination Protection Activated](/images/docs/guardrails/guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/install-tef/install-tef-into-new-vpc/cfn-stack-edit-termination-protection-activated.png)
 
-## Step 14: Review
+## Step 15: Review
 
 - [ ] The TEF CloudFormation stack status should change to `CREATE_COMPLETE` indicating the installation completed successfully.
 
@@ -174,5 +179,5 @@ Please see the following resources to learn more about Turbot Guardrails Enterpr
 
 | Issue                                      | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Guide                                |
 |----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
-| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](/guardrails/docs/enterprise/FAQ/admin-permissions#aws-permissions-for-turbot-guardrails-administrators)             |
+| Permission Issues                        | If the current logged-in user lacks permission to modify, update, or create resources in the stack, or if IAM roles or SCPs have changed, preventing built-in roles from accessing needed configuration settings.   | [Troubleshoot Permission Issues](guides/hosting-guardrails/installation/pre-installation/admin-permissions)             |
 | Further Assistance                       | If you continue to encounter issues, please open a ticket with us and attach the relevant information to assist you more efficiently.                                                 | [Open Support Ticket](https://support.turbot.com)   |

docs/guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/index.md

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ stack will be updated in tandem with the TE stack and is never deleted.
 
 - [Update Guardrails Domain Name](guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/domain-update)
 - [Upgrade to General Purpose (gp3) EBS Volumes](guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/general-purpose-gp3)
+- [Enable PgBouncer Connection Pooling](guides/hosting-guardrails/updating-stacks/update-pgbouncer)
 
 
 Head over to the [Releases](/guardrails/changelog) section for release notes for TEF, TED and the TE stacks.