Course Outline
Introduction and Architecture
- Overview of PostgreSQL architecture: processes, memory structures, and file systems
- Data organization concepts: databases, schemas, and tablespaces
- The PostgreSQL toolset and internal system tables
Installation and Configuration
- Steps for installing PostgreSQL
- Key configuration files (postgresql.conf, postgresql.auto.conf, pg_hba.conf, pg_ident.conf)
- Tuning core parameters (memory allocation, logging, and connection limits)
- Strategies for upgrading and migrating PostgreSQL environments
Security Management
- Defining user roles, groups, and specific privileges
- Authentication mechanisms: trust, password, MD5, and SCRAM
- Introducing Row-Level Security and data access policy frameworks
- Setting up SSL/TLS encryption
Backup and Recovery
- Creating logical backups using pg_dump and pg_restore
- Implementing physical backups via pg_basebackup
- Managing incremental backups and WAL archiving
- Executing complete restorations and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
Monitoring and Maintenance
- Understanding the autovacuum process and its impact
- Performing routine maintenance and analyzing system logs
- Utilizing PgBadger for detailed log analysis
Requirements
A foundational understanding of SQL concepts
Testimonials (7)
The patiance and the style of teaching of Michał was nice.
Luiza
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 2 Days
Michal was great at sharing his vast knowledge of postgres.
Matei
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 2 Days
The training was interactive which made it interesting.
Priyanka Talwar - University of South Australia
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 2 Days
Great lab setup. Very practical training which reinforced the material.
Brian - Verizon Connect
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 2 Days
Practical exercises and suggestions given by the trainer.
Bruno - Verizon Connect
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 2 Days
interaction was encouraged,Very useful practical approaches.
Farhan - Fast Lane Consulting and Education Services Limited
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 2 Days
The versatility of the training.
