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Learn PostgreSQL

This book will get you up and running with the working of relational databases, data modeling, data manipulation, and more. You will learn to build efficient relational database solutions from scratch using the latest features of PostgreSQL 12 and 13. You’ll also be able to identify bottlenecks to enhance the performance of database applications.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

21h40m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

This Postgres book is for anyone interested in learning about the PostgreSQL database from scratch. Anyone looking to build robust data warehousing applications and scale the database for high-availability and performance using the latest features of PostgreSQL will also find this book useful. Although prior knowledge of PostgreSQL is not required, familiarity with databases is expected.

Book content

chapters 21h40m total length

Introduction to PostgreSQL 12

Getting to know your cluster

Managing users and connections

Basic Statements

Advanced Statements

Window Functions

Server Side Programming

Triggers and Rules

Partitioning

Users, Roles, and Database Security

Transactions, MVCC; WALs and Checkpoints

Extending the database: the Extension ecosystem

Indexes and Performance Optimization

Logging and Auditing

Backup and Restore

Configuring and Monitoring

Physical replication

Logical Replication

Useful Tools and Useful Extensions

Towards PostgreSQL 13

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