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PostgreSQL Fundamentals: Introduction and Getting Started

A comprehensive introduction to PostgreSQL, the world's most advanced open-source relational database. Learn what makes PostgreSQL special and how to get started.

Rusman Wahab
Published on January 15, 2024
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PostgreSQL Fundamentals: Introduction and Getting Started

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PostgreSQL Fundamentals: Data Types and Table Design

Master PostgreSQL data types and learn how to design efficient, well-structured tables. Explore numeric, text, date/time, boolean, and advanced data types.

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PostgreSQL SQL Fundamentals: CRUD Operations and Data Manipulation

Master the essential SQL operations in PostgreSQL: CREATE, READ, UPDATE, and DELETE. Learn advanced querying techniques, joins, and data manipulation.

4

PostgreSQL Constraints, Indexes, and Performance Optimization

Learn how to implement database constraints, create efficient indexes, and optimize PostgreSQL performance. Master query optimization and performance tuning techniques.

5

PostgreSQL Views, Stored Procedures, and Functions

Master PostgreSQL views, stored procedures, and functions. Learn to create reusable database logic, complex queries, and efficient data access patterns.

6

PostgreSQL Triggers, Transactions, and Concurrency Control

Master PostgreSQL triggers for automated database actions, understand ACID transactions, and learn concurrency control mechanisms for robust applications.

7

PostgreSQL JSON and Advanced Data Types

Master PostgreSQL's JSON/JSONB data types, arrays, custom types, and advanced data handling. Learn to work with semi-structured data efficiently.

8

PostgreSQL Full-Text Search and Advanced Indexing

Master PostgreSQL's powerful full-text search capabilities, advanced indexing strategies, and search optimization techniques for modern applications.

9

PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery Strategies

Master PostgreSQL backup and recovery techniques including logical backups, physical backups, point-in-time recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

10

PostgreSQL Replication and High Availability

Master PostgreSQL replication techniques, high availability setups, failover strategies, and clustering solutions for production environments.

11

PostgreSQL Security and Access Control

Master PostgreSQL security fundamentals including authentication, authorization, role-based access control, SSL/TLS encryption, and advanced security features to protect your database.

12

PostgreSQL Monitoring and Performance Tuning

Master PostgreSQL monitoring techniques, performance analysis, query optimization, and system tuning for optimal database performance in production.

13

PostgreSQL Production Deployment Strategies

Master PostgreSQL production deployment including containerization, cloud deployment, infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and scaling strategies.

14

PostgreSQL Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Master PostgreSQL maintenance tasks, troubleshooting techniques, performance issues diagnosis, and problem resolution for production databases.

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PostgreSQL Advanced Administration and Scaling

Master advanced PostgreSQL administration techniques including horizontal scaling, partitioning, sharding, connection pooling, and enterprise-level database management strategies.

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