PG-220

Postgresql Administrator training
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Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites:
Recommended Knowledge
Basic Knowledge of Databases
Experience with SQL
Familiarity with PostgreSQL Basics

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Postgresql Administrator (PG-220)

This comprehensive course is designed for IT professionals and database administrators aiming to deepen their expertise in PostgreSQL administration. It covers a wide spectrum of essential administrative tasks, providing crucial insights into best practices for database setup, ongoing maintenance, performance tuning, robust security implementation, and effective troubleshooting. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, participants will learn to ensure the reliability, security, and optimal performance of PostgreSQL databases in any environment.

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Target Audience:

This course is specifically designed for professionals who:

  • Are Database Administrators (DBAs) currently managing or planning to manage PostgreSQL databases.
  • Are IT Professionals or System Administrators looking to expand their skill set into specialized database management roles.
  • Are aiming to transition into a database administration role and require comprehensive training in PostgreSQL.
  • Need to ensure the high availability, security, and performance of PostgreSQL instances in production environments.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic knowledge of SQL queries and relational database concepts.
  • Familiarity with command-line operations and working within Linux/Unix environments.
  • Prior exposure to PostgreSQL or other relational database systems is beneficial but not mandatory.

Course Duration:

  • Total Duration: Approximately 25 Hours (typically delivered over 3 full days in an instructor-led format).
  • Mode of Delivery: Available Online (Virtual Instructor-Led), In-Person (at our facilities or client site), or Part-Time/Self-Paced options.

What You Will Learn (Learning Outcomes):

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Master PostgreSQL Fundamentals: Understand its architecture, perform installations, and manage databases efficiently.
  • Configure PostgreSQL for Production: Effectively manage server parameters for optimal performance and stability.
  • Implement Robust Security: Apply best practices for user authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and data encryption.
  • Develop Comprehensive Backup & Recovery Strategies: Implement various backup methods and perform point-in-time recoveries to ensure data integrity.
  • Monitor & Tune Performance: Utilize PostgreSQL tools and techniques to monitor server health, analyze query plans, and optimize database performance.
  • Manage Replication & High Availability: Set up and maintain database replication for disaster recovery and scalability (Note: Added this based on common admin needs, though not explicitly in original outline, it's crucial).
  • Troubleshoot Common Issues: Diagnose and resolve common database problems, interpret logs, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
  • Utilize Advanced Administrative Features: Work with advanced indexing, concurrency control, and PostgreSQL extensions.

Benefits of Attending This Course:

Investing in this PostgreSQL Administrator course will provide you with significant advantages:

  • Become a Highly Skilled DBA: Gain the in-depth knowledge and practical skills required to confidently administer PostgreSQL databases in production environments.
  • Ensure Database Reliability & Performance: Learn to configure, monitor, and tune PostgreSQL for maximum uptime and optimal speed.
  • Enhance Data Security: Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and control access effectively.
  • Master Disaster Recovery: Develop bulletproof backup and recovery strategies to minimize downtime and prevent data loss.
  • Career Advancement: Position yourself for higher-level database administration roles and increase your earning potential in the thriving IT sector.
  • Hands-on Practical Experience: Our course is heavily focused on practical exercises and real-world scenarios, ensuring you can apply what you learn immediately.
  • Cost-Effective & Expert-Led: Receive high-quality, practical training from seasoned professionals at an affordable price.

Course Outline: PostgreSQL Database Administration

Module 1: PostgreSQL Fundamentals

  • Introduction to PostgreSQL: History, Architecture, Key Features
  • Installation and Initial Setup on Various Platforms
  • Creating and Managing Databases, Schemas, and Tablespaces
  • Managing Users, Roles, and Groups
  • The `psql` Command-Line Interface: Basic Commands and Navigation

Module 2: PostgreSQL Configuration

  • Server Configuration Parameters: Understanding `postgresql.conf`
  • Modifying Configuration Files and Applying Changes
  • Client Connection Configuration: `pg_hba.conf` and Connection Pooling Concepts
  • Resource Management: Memory (`shared_buffers`, `work_mem`), Disk I/O, CPU

Module 3: PostgreSQL Security

  • Security Best Practices for Production Environments
  • Authentication Methods: Password, Peer, Ident, LDAP, GSSAPI, SSPI
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Creating Roles, Granting/Revoking Privileges
  • Object Permissions and Schema Security
  • Encryption and Data Masking Concepts (data at rest/in transit)

Module 4: Backup and Recovery

  • Understanding PostgreSQL Backup Strategies: Logical vs. Physical Backups
  • File System Backups (`pg_basebackup`)
  • Logical Backups (`pg_dump`, `pg_dumpall`, `pg_restore`)
  • Streaming Backups and Write-Ahead Log (WAL) Archiving
  • Recovery Scenarios: Restoring from various backups
  • Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) for granular data restoration

Module 5: Replication and High Availability (Added for completeness)

  • Introduction to PostgreSQL Replication Concepts
  • Setting up Streaming Replication (Physical Replication)
  • Logical Replication (Concepts and Use Cases)
  • Failover and High Availability Strategies (e.g., PgBouncer, Pgpool-II, HA tools)
  • Troubleshooting Replication Issues

Module 6: Performance Monitoring and Tuning

  • Monitoring PostgreSQL Performance: Server Statistics, Activity Views (`pg_stat_activity`)
  • Query Monitoring and Log Analysis for Performance Insights
  • Query Tuning: Analyzing Query Plans with `EXPLAIN` and `EXPLAIN ANALYZE`
  • Creating and Using Indexes Effectively (B-tree, Hash, GIN, GIST, BRIN)
  • Resource Limits and Connection Management Tuning
  • Understanding `VACUUM` and `ANALYZE`: Autovacuum Tuning and Best Practices

Module 7: Advanced Administration Topics

  • Advanced Indexing Techniques: Multicolumn, Partial, Expression Indexes
  • Concurrency Control: Transaction Isolation Levels and Locking Mechanisms
  • Understanding Deadlocks and How to Resolve Them
  • Working with PostgreSQL Extensions: Installation and Usage (`pg_stat_statements`, PostGIS, etc.)
  • Partitioning Tables for Large Datasets

Module 8: Troubleshooting and Maintenance

  • Common Troubleshooting Issues: Connection problems, Performance bottlenecks, Data Corruption
  • Effective Log Analysis for Diagnostics
  • Regular Maintenance Procedures: Routine Vacuuming, Index Rebuilds, Statistics Updates
  • Using System Catalogs for Database Information
  • Troubleshooting Tools and Methodologies

Course Conclusion

  • Recap of Key Administration Concepts and Best Practices
  • Applying Skills to Real-World Scenarios and Practical Challenges
  • Resources for Continuous Learning and Community Engagement

This course is designed to be highly interactive, blending theoretical lectures with extensive hands-on exercises and real-world case studies. This approach ensures participants not only grasp the concepts but also gain the practical proficiency required to effectively manage, secure, and optimize PostgreSQL databases in production environments.