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The Advanced PostgreSQL (Fast Track) course is a 24-hour program designed to teach essential skills for managing PostgreSQL databases, covering architecture, configuration, security, performance tuning, and advanced administrative tasks. The course is structured over three days, with modules focusing on topics such as installation, security administration, transaction control, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and replication. By the end, participants will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively handle PostgreSQL database challenges.

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Advanced PostgreSQL (Fast Track) Customize

The Advanced PostgreSQL (Fast Track) course is a 24-hour program designed to teach essential skills for managing PostgreSQL databases, covering architecture, configuration, security, performance tuning, and advanced administrative tasks. The course is structured over three days, with modules focusing on topics such as installation, security administration, transaction control, monitoring, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and replication. By the end, participants will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to effectively handle PostgreSQL database challenges.

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Advanced PostgreSQL (Fast Track)

Course Duration: 24 Hours (3 Days)

Course Introduction:
This comprehensive course on PostgreSQL Database Administration is designed to
equip learners with the essential skills required to effectively manage and maintain
PostgreSQL databases. Through this course, participants will gain a deep
understanding of database architecture, configuration, performance tuning, security,
and advanced administrative tasks. The curriculum is structured to provide both
theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience
for aspiring database administrators.
Day 1 – PostgreSQL Architecture, Installation & Administration

Module 1: PostgreSQL Overview (1 Hour)

 PostgreSQL Introduction

 Features and Advantages

 PostgreSQL Ecosystem

 PostgreSQL Architecture Overview

Module 2: PostgreSQL Architecture & Configuration

 Client-Server Architecture

 PostgreSQL Server Processes

 Memory Architecture

 Database Cluster Concept

 Physical Storage Structure

 Configuration Files

o [Link]

o pg_hba.conf

 Connection Settings

 Resource Settings

 WAL Architecture

 Error Reporting and Logging

Module 3: Installation and Client Tools


 PostgreSQL Installation

 Cluster Initialization

 Starting and Stopping PostgreSQL

 Multiple Ports and Instances Overview

 PSQL Introduction

 Common Commands and Parameters

 pgAdmin Overview

 Remote Connectivity

Module 4: Database Objects Administration

 Object Hierarchy

 Databases

 Schemas

 Tables

 Data Types

 Tablespaces

 Creating and Managing Database Objects

Day 2 – Security, Transactions, Monitoring & Partitioning

Module 5: Security Administration

 Roles and Users

 Privileges
 Role Inheritance

 Authentication Methods

 pg_hba.conf Security Rules

Module 6: Transaction and Concurrency Control

 ACID Properties

 Transaction Lifecycle

 Commit and Rollback

 Autocommit

 MVCC Architecture

 xmin and xmax

 Visibility Rules

 Isolation Levels

 Locks and Blocking

Module 7: Monitoring and Troubleshooting

 Active Sessions

 Running Queries

 Detecting Blocking Sessions

 Query Monitoring

 Session Termination

 PostgreSQL Log Analysis


 Identifying Slow Queries

 Query Statistics

Module 8: Table Partitioning

 Why Partitioning

 Partitioning Benefits

 Range Partitioning

 List Partitioning

 Creating Partitioned Tables

 Partition Maintenance

 Query Pruning

 Best Practices

 Partitioning Use Cases

Day 3 – Performance, Backup, Recovery & Replication

Module 9: Performance Tuning and Maintenance

 EXPLAIN

 EXPLAIN ANALYZE

 Query Optimization

 Index Types

o B-Tree

o Hash
o GIN

o GiST

 Index Optimization

 VACUUM

 VACUUM FULL

 ANALYZE

 REINDEX

 Maintenance Best Practices

Module 10: Backup and Recovery

 Logical Backup

o pg_dump

o pg_dumpall

 Physical Backup Concepts

 Restore Techniques

 WAL Archiving

 Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)

Module 11: Replication and High Availability

 Replication Concepts

 Streaming Replication

 Primary and Standby Architecture


 Failover Concepts

 High Availability Overview

Module 12: PostgreSQL Upgrade and Data Migration

 pg_upgrade Overview

 Export and Import Data

 Upgrade Best Practices

Course Conclusion:
By the end of this course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of
PostgreSQL Database Administration. Equipped with practical skills and theoretical knowledge,
learners will be prepared to tackle real-world database challenges and advance in their careers
as proficient PostgreSQL administrators.

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