Mastering PostgreSQL 17: Elevate your database skills with advanced deployment, optimization, and security strategies - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

Learn advanced PostgreSQL techniques vital for everyday operation and security with a focus on PostgreSQL 17, its new features, and evolving real-world applications

Key Features

• Optimize queries and performance for PostgreSQL installations
• Secure databases with advanced access controls and encryption
• Master replication, backups, and disaster recovery strategies
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Starting with new features introduced in PostgreSQL 17, the sixth edition of this book provides comprehensive insights into advanced database management, helping you elevate your PostgreSQL skills to an expert level. Written by Hans-Jürgen Schönig, a PostgreSQL expert with over 25 years of experience and the CEO of CYBERTEC PostgreSQL International GmbH, this guide distills real-world expertise from supporting countless global customers. It guides you through crucial aspects of professional database management, including performance tuning, replication, indexing, and security strategies.

You’ll learn how to handle complex queries, optimize execution plans, and enhance user interactions with advanced SQL features such as window functions and JSON support. Hans equips you with practical approaches for managing database locks, transactions, and stored procedures to ensure peak performance. With real-world examples and expert solutions, you'll also explore replication techniques for high availability, along with troubleshooting methods to detect and resolve bottlenecks, preparing you to tackle everyday challenges in database administration.

By the end of the book, you'll be ready to deploy, secure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases efficiently in production environments.

What you will learn

• Deploy and manage PostgreSQL in production environments
• Improve database throughput and ensure speedy responses from PostgreSQL
• Utilize indexes, partitions, and full-text search
• Handle transactions, locking, and concurrency issues
• Secure PostgreSQL with encryption and access controls
• Implement replication for high availability
• Get to grips with handling redundancy and data safety
• Fix the most common issues and real-world problems faced by PostgreSQL users

Who this book is for

This book is for database administrators, PostgreSQL developers, and IT professionals who want to implement advanced functionalities and tackle complex administrative tasks using PostgreSQL 17. A foundational understanding of PostgreSQL and core database concepts is essential, along with familiarity with SQL. Prior experience in database administration will enhance your ability to leverage the advanced techniques presented in this book.

Table of Contents

1. What is New in PostgreSQL 17
2. Understanding Transactions and Locking
3. Making Use of Indexes
4. Handling Advanced SQL
5. Log Files and System Statistics
6. Optimizing Queries for Good Performance
7. Writing Stored Procedures
8. Managing PostgreSQL Security
9. Handling Backup and Recovery
10. Making Sense of Backups and Replication
11. Deciding on Useful Extensions
12. Troubleshooting PostgreSQL
13. Migrating to PostgreSQL

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