Course Outline
- Overview
- System Architecture and Internal Mechanics
- Process Structure
- Memory Management
- Storage Structure
- Installation Procedures
- Acquiring PostgreSQL
- Configuring the System for Setup
- Installing PostgreSQL
- Managing Database Server Lifecycle (Create, Start, Stop)
- Reviewing System Information
- PSQL Utility
- Establishing Database Connections
- Running SQL Queries
- Using psql Meta Commands
- PGAdmin4
- Connecting via Interface
- Performing Basic Tasks with GUI
- Database Design
- User Management
- Creating and Administering Databases
- Schemas
- Tables
- Data Types
- Sequences
- Views
- Materialized Views
- Backup Strategies
- Logical (SQL Dump) Backups
- Offline Physical Backups
- Online Physical Backups
- Archiving Processes
- Recovery Processes
- Restoring SQL Dumps
- Restoring Offline Backups
- Point-in-Time Recovery
- Partial Restoration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Database Statistics
- Handling Data Fragmentation and Vacuuming
- Reorganizing Data
- Configuring Automated Maintenance
- Index Maintenance
- System Configuration
- Parameter Files
- Modifying Server Parameters
- Resource Parameters
- Planner Parameters
- Logging Settings
- Transaction Logging Settings
Requirements
No prior prerequisites are required to enroll in this course. It is highly recommended for professionals who have not previously received formal training on PostgreSQL.
Testimonials (7)
That we could follow along on our remote desktops. I like to learn by trying.
Clare - BCP Council
Course - PostgreSQL Essentials
Knowledgeable and concise explanations.
Ella - BCP Council
Course - PostgreSQL Essentials
hands on exercises
Peter - BCP Council
Course - PostgreSQL Essentials
Covered a great breadth of information and Michal was brilliant with questions etc
Dominic Bryant - BCP Council
Course - PostgreSQL Essentials
Really flexible with topics and amount of work in each area to fit with our knowledge.
Andy Kerslake - HM Land Registry
Course - PostgreSQL Essentials
Lots of hands on exercises and real life examples
Sam Inglis - HM Land Registry
Course - PostgreSQL Essentials
Trainer was very helpful and style of doing exercises together was great