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#PostgreSQL DBA

PostgreSQL DBA has seen a rapid growth of opportunities in the recent times. A PostgreSQL DBA (Database Administrator) specializes in managing PostgreSQL databases for performance and reliability. They handle tasks like installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and performance tuning. Learning PostgreSQL offers strong career opportunities in open-source database management.

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Postgre SQL DBA Training Highlights

PostgreSQL DBA Training
Course Contents:

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Part 1: PostgreSQL DBA Training

Ch 1: Intro to PostgreSQL

  • Overview & Use Cases
  • PostgreSQL History &
    Growth
  • Core Features & Licensing
  • Architecture Highlights

Ch 2: Installation

  • Windows Setup Steps
  • Linux via Yum/RPM
  •  Source Code Installation
  •  Contrib Module
    Installation

Ch 3: Configuration File & Directory Layout

  • Data & Base Directory
  •  PostgreSQL.conf Overview
  •  pg_hba.conf & Authentication
  •  File System Structure

Ch 4: Database Cluster

  • Initdb & Cluster Setup
  •  Start/Stop/Reload Commands
  •  Windows & Linux Cluster Demos
  • Systemctl Integration

Ch 5: Process & Memory Architecture

  •  Postmaster Process Flow
  •  Backend Utility Processes
  •  Shared Memory Segments
  •  Memory Components Explained

Ch 6: Create Objects and Privileges

  •  Create/Drop DB & Users
  •  Schema Management
  •  Search Path Configurations
  •  Grant & Revoke Commands

Ch 7: Tools and catalog

  •  psql Command Line Usage
  •  pgAdmin GUI Operations
  •  pg_catalog Schema Insights
  •  Metadata & Info Schema

Ch 8: CRUD Operations

  •  CREATE TABLE Syntax
  •  INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  •  TRUNCATE vs DELETE
  •  Data Types & Constraints

Ch 9: Tablespaces

  • Tablespace Concepts
  •  pg_default & pg_global
  •  Create/Drop Tablespaces
  •  Temporary Tablespace Use

Ch 10: Backup and Restore

  •  Logical Backups (pg_dump)
  •  Restore with pg_restore
  •  Online vs Offline Backups
  •  pg_basebackup Overview

Ch 11: Advanced Backup & Restore

  •  pgBackRest Utility
  •  Configure PITR Steps
  •  Timeline & WAL Archives
  •  Restore PITR Scenarios

Ch 12: MVCC  in PostgreSQL

  •  What is MVCC?
  •  MVCC Transaction Flow
  •  Data Structures & Snapshots
  •  Transaction ID Wraparound

Ch 13: Ch 13: Maintenance &
Vacuum

  •  VACUUM Types
  •  ANALYZE Command Use
  •  Clustering Tables
  •  Auto-Vacuum Settings

Ch 14: Joins and Constraints 

  •  Join Types (INNER,OUTER)
  •  Primary & Foreign Keys
  •  NOT NULL & UNIQUE Constraints
  •  ER Diagrams Overview

Ch 15: Indexing and Types

  •  B-Tree Index Structure
  •  Hash & Expression Indexes
  •  GiST & SP-GiST Indexes
  •  GIN & BRIN Use Cases

Ch 16: Performance Tuning – I

  •  VACUUM & Partitioning
  •  Query Plans (EXPLAIN)
  •  Index Usage Analysis
  •  Subquery Optimization

Ch 17: Performance Tuning –
II

  •  shared_buffers & work_mem
  •  effective_cache_size Setup
  •  pg_stat Monitoring
  •  CPU, RAM & Storage Tuning

Ch 18: Data Loading

  •  COPY Command Usage
  •  pgloader Configuration
  •  Import/Export Data Sets
  •  Use of FDWs

Ch 19: Extensions

  •  Overview of Extensions
  •  Installing Extensions
  •  Common Examples (postgis, hstore)
  •  Managing Extensions

Ch 20: HA & Replication – I

  •  Streaming Replication Setup
  •  Master & Standby Config
  •  Manual Failover Process
  •  promote Command Demo

Ch 21-22: HA & Replication –
II

  •  Logical Replication Basics
  •  Configure Publishers/Subscribers
  •  Auto Switchover Techniques
  •  Sync vs Async Modes

Ch 23-24: HA Tools & Software

  •  pgpool Setup & Load Balancing
  •  repmgr Cluster Management
  •  Patroni with etcd/Consul
  •  Failover Automation

Ch 25-26:  HA and (DR) strategies

  •  DR Concepts & Objectives
  •  Multi-Master Replication
  •  PITR as DR Strategy
  •  DR Tools & Integration

Ch 27: Tuning & Partitioning

  •  Configurable Parameters
  •  Partition Types (List, Range)
  •  Partitioning Strategy
  •  Performance Impact

Ch 28: Migration to
PostgreSQL

  •  Manual SQL Migration
  •  pg_dump & restore
  •  Migration via DMS Tools
  •  3rd Party Migration Tools

Ch 29: PostgreSQL Upgrades

  •  Upgrade Options
  •  Minor vs Major Upgrade
  •  pg_upgrade Tool
  •  Post-upgrade Validation

Ch 30: Monitoring & Reporting

  •  Grafana Integration
  •  pg_stat_statements
  •  pgBadger Reports
  •  Real-Time Monitoring

Part 2: Azure Database For PostgreSQL

Ch 31: Migration to
PostgreSQL

  •  Manual SQL Migration
  •  pg_dump & restore
  •  Migration via DMS Tools
  •  3rd Party Migration Tools

Ch 32: PostgreSQL Upgrades

  •  Upgrade Options
  •  Minor vs Major Upgrade
  •  pg_upgrade Tool
  •  Post-upgrade Validation

Ch 33: Monitoring &
Reporting

  •  Grafana Integration
  •  pg_stat_statements
  •  pgBadger Reports
  •  Real-Time Monitoring

Ch 34: Azure Cloud Fundamental

  •  Cloud Concepts (IaaS, PaaS)
  •  Azure Subscriptions
  •  Azure Services for DBAs
  •  Deployment Models

Ch 35: PostgreSQL in Azure

  •  Benefits of Azure Platform
  •  Cost & Security Advantages
  •  High Availability Features
  •  Scalability Options

Ch 36: PostgreSQL Deployment Options

  •  Azure VM-based PostgreSQL
  •  Azure DB for PostgreSQL (PaaS)
  •  Azure Kubernetes with PG
  •  Decision Making: When to Use What

Ch 37: CRUD in Azure PostgreSQL

  •  Create & Drop DB/Users
  •  CRUD Query Syntax
  •  Access Control
  •  pgAdmin in Azure

Ch 38: Migration to Azure

  •  Azure DMS Setup
  •  ADF for Data Transfer
  •  Manual vs Tool-base Migration
  •  3rd-Party Tool Integration

Ch 39: Azure Backups

  •  Azure Native Backup Options
  •  Enabling Auto Backups
  •  Snapshot Configurations
  •  Backup Retention Policies

Ch 40: Restore in Azure

  •  PITR Setup in Azure
  •  Manual Restore via Portal
  •  Using pg_restore in Azure
  •  DR Restore Scenarios

Ch 41: Performance Tuning
in Azure

  •  Query Tuning Tools
  •  PostgreSQL Server Parameters
  •  Auto-Scaling Best Practices
  •  Monitoring Metrics

Ch 42: Azure High
Availability

  •  HA Deployment Architectures
  •  Azure Built-in HA Services
  •  Third-party HA Tools
  •  Failover Config & Testing

Ch 43: Azure Disaster
Recovery (DR)

  •  DR Architecture & Strategies
  •  PITR & Backup DR Use
  •  Azure DR Tools
  •  DR Automation Best Practices

Ch 44:
Real-time
Project

Ch 45:
Resume
Guidance,
Mock
Interview
Questions

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Course includes ONE Real-time Project.

PostgreSQL DBA Training FAQ's

What is the role of a PostgreSQL DBA?

A PostgreSQL DBA (Database Administrator) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, tuning, security, and monitoring of PostgreSQL database systems. DBAs ensure that the database environment is stable, secure, scalable, and high-performing. PostgreSQL DBAs also manage backups, disaster recovery, replication, and upgrades while supporting critical applications that rely on robust data management.

What are the Job Roles of a PostgreSQL DBA?

💼 Top Job Roles:

  • Installing and configuring PostgreSQL on Linux/Windows environments

  • Managing schemas, tablespaces, users, roles, and permissions

  • Performing backups using and PITR

  • Setting up streaming, logical replication, and high availability

  • Tuning SQL queries, indexes, and database parameters for performance

  • Ensuring database security, encryption, auditing, and compliance and more…!

What does our PostgreSQL DBA Training course contains?

The course is carefully curated with below module:
👉🏻Module 1: PostgreSQL DBA Training
👉🏻Module 2: Azure Database For PostgreSQL

Who can join this course?

  • Freshers seeking a career in database administration

  • SQL developers wanting to expand into PostgreSQL administration

  • System administrators managing PostgreSQL on Linux/Windows

  • IT professionals preparing for PostgreSQL certification

  • Anyone who wants to manage open-source enterprise-grade databases

No prior coding experience is required. All concepts are taught from scratch

What training modes are available?

Option 1:        LIVE Online Training  (100% Interactive, step by step, assignments)

Option 2:        Self Paced Videos (100% practical, step by step with concept wise assignments)

You may choose any one of these options, same curriculum!

I (Trainer) shall be available for doubts and clarifications, assignment check and review.

Why should I choose SQL School for PostgreSQL DBA training?

👉🏻 Every session is Practical, Step by Step with Concept wise FAQs !!

👉🏻 100% results with on-time practice.  Daily Tasks for every session.

👉🏻 Concept wise tasks be submitted before next class for Job Waiters / Starters.

👉🏻 Concept wise tasks due for submission by Weekends for Working Professionals.

Why Choose SQL School

Why Choose SQL SchoolPlay Video
  • 100% Real-Time and Practical
  • ISO 9001:2008 Certified
  • Concept wise FAQs
  • TWO Real-time Case Studies, One Project
  • Weekly Mock Interviews
  • 24/7 LIVE Server Access
  • Realtime Project FAQs
  • Course Completion Certificate
  • Placement Assistance
  • Job Support
  • Realtime Project Solution
  • MS Certification Guidance

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