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Mastering PostgreSQL Databases: From Basics to Advanced

Learn about PostgreSQL, from simple queries to advanced functions like transaction control, security, replication, and performance tuning. Explore complex data types, backups, upgrades, and migration.

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PostgreSQL is a popular relational database management system. This course offers many features—from fundamental commands to advanced functionalities within PostgreSQL. You will learn simple queries, data definition, and data manipulation through SQL. You’ll be taught how to work with complex data types, regular expressions, views, indexing, and stored procedures. You’ll also learn about transaction control, administration, security, replication, and performance tuning. Following that, you’ll gain insight into the methods for backup, restore, and recovery. You’ll then learn about upgrading and migration from legacy systems. There’s also a mini project and a thorough assessment to enhance your learning experience and confidence. This course is an ideal choice for developers who want to upgrade their database management skills with hands-on experience. Starting from the basic concepts, this course is an excellent option for those who want to switch to the field of databases.

PostgreSQL is a popular relational database management system. This course offers many features—from fundamental commands to adv...Show More

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Hands-on experience of database administration, replication, backup, and recovery

An understanding of SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data

A working knowledge of performance tuning, security, and migration in PostgreSQL

An understanding of query performance and improvement through indexing

Familiarity with advanced features like JSON data types and GIS functionality

The ability to perform upgrade and patching of PostgreSQL databases

Hands-on experience of database administration, replication, backup, and recovery

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

SQL

Database

Content

56 Lessons2 Projects8 Quizzes1 Assessment

Introduction to Database Management System

6 Lessons

Get familiar with PostgreSQL, relational databases, SQL data types, and their key features.

Introduction to the Course

Overview of Databases

Types of Databases

Relational Databases

What is PostgreSQL?

Quiz on Introduction to DBMS

SQL Basics

12 Lessons

Unpack the core of SQL queries, data definition, manipulation commands, and query performance tuning.

Overview of SQL

Basic Data Definition Commands

Advanced Data Definition Commands to Alter Tables

Advanced Data Definition Commands to Alter Columns

Data Types in SQL

Retrieving Data from Tables

Arithmetic and Comparison Operators in SQL

Logical Operators in SQL

Data Manipulation Commands

Data Presentation

Using Indexes to Improve Query Performance

Quiz on SQL Basics

Personal Expense Tracker Database

Project

Advanced SQL

8 Lessons

Examine advanced SQL with complex data types, regex, views, procedures, triggers, sequences, and transactions.

Working with Complex Data Types

Regular Expressions in SQL

Working with Views in PostgreSQL

Stored Procedures and Functions

Triggers

Sequences

Transactions, Locks, and Deadlocks

Quiz on Advanced SQL

Administration

4 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of PostgreSQL architecture, server configuration, and routine maintenance.

Architecture of PostgreSQL

Configuring the PostgreSQL Server

Routine Database Maintenance in PostgreSQL

Quiz on PostgreSQL Administration

Security

5 Lessons

Secure PostgreSQL databases with robust authentication, role-based access control, encryption, and privilege management.

Overview of PostgreSQL Database Security

Securing PostgreSQL Installation

Granting and Revoking Privileges

Using Data Encryption

Quiz on PostgreSQL Security

Replication

5 Lessons

Follow the process of PostgreSQL replication to enhance reliability, scalability, and high availability.

Basics of PostgreSQL Database Replication

Trigger-Based Replication

Primary-Secondary Replication

Bidirectional Replication

Quiz on PostgreSQL Replication

Performance Tuning

6 Lessons

Master the steps to enhance PostgreSQL performance through tuning, query optimization, and monitoring.

Introduction to Performance Tuning

Identifying the Bottlenecks

Tuning Database Parameters

Query Tuning

Monitoring PostgreSQL Performance

Quiz on Performance Tuning

Designing an Online Retail Store

Project

Backup and Recovery

5 Lessons

Step through vital backup and recovery strategies for PostgreSQL database management.

Introduction to Backup and Recovery

Types of Backups

Setting Up Backup and Recovery

Recovering from a Crash or Loss of Data

Quiz on PostgreSQL Backup and Recovery

Upgrade and Migration

3 Lessons

Solve challenges with upgrading and migrating PostgreSQL databases effectively and smoothly.

Upgrading to a Newer Version of PostgreSQL

Migration from Other Databases to PostgreSQL

Quiz on PostgreSQL Upgrade and Migration

PostgreSQL Assessment

Assessment

10.

Appendix

2 Lessons

Work your way through PostgreSQL installation and essential commands for seamless database management.

Installing PostgreSQL

List of PostgreSQL Commands

Create a GUI Application for PostgreSQL Database

Project

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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Tarun Telang

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