PostgreSQL
3. Postgres for Operator

3. Postgres for Operator

  • Database Administration Essentials: User roles, privileges, and access control management.
  • Backups and Disaster Recovery: Setting up backups, Point-In-Time Recovery (PITR), and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Replication and High Availability: Setting up streaming replication, logical replication, and common HA techniques.
  • Monitoring and Logging: Using tools like pg_stat_activity, pg_stat_statements, and integrating with monitoring platforms.
  • Index Maintenance and VACUUM: How to keep indexes healthy, analyze tables, and the importance of VACUUM.
  • Security Best Practices: Secure setup (SSL, role management), data encryption, and compliance tips.
  • Scaling Strategies: Scaling vertically and horizontally, partitioning, and sharding basics.