Explore expert techniques such as advanced indexing and high
availability to build scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database
applications using PostgreSQL 13
Key Features
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Master advanced PostgreSQL 13 concepts with the help of real-world
datasets and examples
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Leverage PostgreSQL's indexing features to fine-tune the performance
of your queries
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Extend PostgreSQL's functionalities to suit your organization's needs
with minimal effort
Book Description
Thanks to its reliability, robustness, and high performance, PostgreSQL
has become one of the most advanced open source databases on the market.
This updated fourth edition will help you understand PostgreSQL
administration and how to build dynamic database solutions for
enterprise apps with the latest release of PostgreSQL, including
designing both physical and technical aspects of the system architecture
with ease.
Starting with an introduction to the new features in PostgreSQL 13, this
book will guide you in building efficient and fault-tolerant PostgreSQL
apps. You'll explore advanced PostgreSQL features, such as logical
replication, database clusters, performance tuning, advanced indexing,
monitoring, and user management, to manage and maintain your database.
You'll then work with the PostgreSQL optimizer, configure PostgreSQL for
high speed, and move from Oracle to PostgreSQL. The book also covers
transactions, locking, and indexes, and shows you how to improve
performance with query optimization. You'll also focus on how to manage
network security and work with backups and replication while exploring
useful PostgreSQL extensions that optimize the performance of large
databases.
By the end of this PostgreSQL book, you'll be able to get the most out
of your database by executing advanced administrative tasks.
What You Will Learn
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Get well versed with advanced SQL functions in PostgreSQL 13
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Get to grips with administrative tasks such as log file management and
monitoring
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Work with stored procedures and manage backup and recovery
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Employ replication and failover techniques to reduce data loss
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Perform database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL with ease
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Replicate PostgreSQL database systems to create backups and scale your
database
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Manage and improve server security to protect your data
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Troubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance to find solutions to common and
not-so-common problems
Who this book is for
This database administration book is for PostgreSQL developers and
database administrators and professionals who want to implement advanced
functionalities and master complex administrative tasks with PostgreSQL
13. Prior experience in PostgreSQL and familiarity with the basics of
database administration will assist with understanding key concepts
covered in the book.
