Explore expert techniques such as advanced indexing and high availability to build scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications using PostgreSQL 13 Key FeaturesMaster advanced PostgreSQL 13 concepts with the help of real-world datasets and examplesLeverage PostgreSQL’s indexing features to fine-tune the performance of your queriesExtend PostgreSQL's functionalities to suit your organization's needs with minimal effortBook 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 learnGet well versed with advanced SQL functions in PostgreSQL 13Get to grips with administrative tasks such as log file management and monitoringWork with stored procedures and manage backup and recoveryEmploy replication and failover techniques to reduce data lossPerform database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL with easeReplicate PostgreSQL database systems to create backups and scale your databaseManage and improve server security to protect your dataTroubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance to find solutions to common and not-so-common problemsWho 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.

Explore expert techniques such as advanced indexing and high availability to build scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications using PostgreSQL 13 Key Features Master advanced PostgreSQL 13 concepts with the help of real-world datasets and examples Leverage PostgreSQL's indexing features to fine-tune the performance of your queries 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 Get well versed with advanced SQL functions in PostgreSQL 13 Get to grips with administrative tasks such as log file management and monitoring Work with stored procedures and manage backup and recovery Employ replication and failover techniques to reduce data loss Perform database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL with ease Replicate PostgreSQL database systems to create backups and scale your database Manage and improve server security to protect your data 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

Master PostgreSQL 12 features such as advanced indexing, high availability, monitoring, and much more to efficiently manage and maintain your database Key FeaturesGrasp advanced PostgreSQL 12 concepts with real-world examples and sample datasetsExplore query parallelism, data replication, database administration, and moreExtend PostgreSQL functionalities to suit your organization’s needs with minimal effortBook Description Thanks to its reliability, robustness, and high performance, PostgreSQL has become the most advanced open source database on the market. This third edition of Mastering PostgreSQL helps you build dynamic database solutions for enterprise applications using the latest release of PostgreSQL, which enables database analysts to design both physical and technical aspects of system architecture with ease. Starting with an introduction to the newly released features in PostgreSQL 12, this book will help you build efficient and fault-tolerant PostgreSQL applications. You’ll thoroughly examine the advanced features of PostgreSQL, including logical replication, database clusters, performance tuning, monitoring, and user management. You’ll also work with the PostgreSQL optimizer, configure PostgreSQL for high speed, and understand how to move from Oracle to PostgreSQL. As you progress through the chapters, you’ll cover transactions, locking, indexes, and how to optimize queries for improved performance. Additionally, you’ll learn how to manage network security and explore backups and replications while understanding useful PostgreSQL extensions to help you in optimizing 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 implementing advanced administrative tasks effortlessly. What you will learnUnderstand the advanced SQL functions in PostgreSQL 12Use indexing features in PostgreSQL to fine-tune the performance of queriesWork with stored procedures and manage backup and recoveryMaster replication and failover techniques to reduce data lossReplicate PostgreSQL database systems to create backups and to scale your databaseManage and improve the security of your server to protect your dataTroubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance for solutions to common and not-so-common problemsWho this book is for This book is for PostgreSQL developers and administrators and database professionals who want to implement advanced functionalities and master complex administrative tasks with PostgreSQL 12. Prior exposure to PostgreSQL as well as familiarity with the basics of database administration is expected.

Get to grips with building reliable, scalable, and maintainable database solutions for enterprises and production databases Key FeaturesImplement PostgreSQL 13 features to perform end-to-end modern database managementDesign, manage, and build enterprise database solutions using a unique recipe-based approachSolve common and not-so-common challenges faced while working to achieve optimal database performanceBook Description PostgreSQL has become the most advanced open source database on the market. This book follows a step-by-step approach, guiding you effectively in deploying PostgreSQL in production environments. The book starts with an introduction to PostgreSQL and its architecture. You’ll cover common and not-so-common challenges faced while designing and managing the database. Next, the book focuses on backup and recovery strategies to ensure your database is steady and achieves optimal performance. Throughout the book, you’ll address key challenges such as maintaining reliability, data integrity, a fault-tolerant environment, a robust feature set, extensibility, consistency, and authentication. Moving ahead, you’ll learn how to manage a PostgreSQL cluster and explore replication features for high availability. Later chapters will assist you in building a secure PostgreSQL server, along with covering recipes for encrypting data in motion and data at rest. Finally, you’ll not only discover how to tune your database for optimal performance but also understand ways to monitor and manage maintenance activities, before learning how to perform PostgreSQL upgrades during downtime. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with the essential PostgreSQL 13 features to build enterprise relational databases. What you will learnUnderstand logical and physical backups in PostgresDemonstrate the different types of replication methods possible with PostgreSQL todaySet up a high availability cluster that provides seamless automatic failover for applicationsSecure a PostgreSQL encryption through authentication, authorization, and auditingAnalyze the live and historic activity of a PostgreSQL serverUnderstand how to monitor critical services in Postgres 13Manage maintenance activities and performance tuning of a PostgreSQL clusterWho this book is for This PostgreSQL book is for database architects, database developers and administrators, or anyone who wants to become well-versed with PostgreSQL 13 features to plan, manage, and design efficient database solutions. Prior experience with the PostgreSQL database and SQL language is expected.

Mastering PostgreSQL in Application Development is intended for developers working on applications that use a database server. The book addresses specifically the PostgreSQL RDBMS: it actually is the world's most advanced Open Source database as said in its slogan on the official website. By the end of this book, you will know why, and agree!

A comprehensive guide to building, managing, and securing scalable and reliable database and data warehousing applications using Postgres 12 and 13 Key FeaturesSet up your database cluster and monitor, secure, and fine-tune it for optimal performanceLearn the fundamentals of database management and implement client- and server-side programming using SQL and PL/pgSQLExplore useful tips to develop efficient PostgreSQL database solutions from scratchBook Description PostgreSQL is one of the fastest-growing open source object-relational database management systems (DBMS) in the world. As well as being easy to use, it’s scalable and highly efficient. In this book, you’ll explore PostgreSQL 12 and 13 and learn how to build database solutions using it. Complete with hands-on tutorials, this guide will teach you how to achieve the right database design required for a reliable environment. You'll learn how to install and configure a PostgreSQL server and even manage users and connections. The book then progresses to key concepts of relational databases, before taking you through the Data Definition Language (DDL) and commonly used DDL commands. To build on your skills, you’ll understand how to interact with the live cluster, create database objects, and use tools to connect to the live cluster. You’ll then get to grips with creating tables, building indexes, and designing your database schema. Later, you'll explore the Data Manipulation Language (DML) and server-side programming capabilities of PostgreSQL using PL/pgSQL, before learning how to monitor, test, and troubleshoot your database application to ensure high-performance and reliability. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the Postgres database and be able to set up your own PostgreSQL instance and use it to build robust solutions. What you will learnUnderstand how users and connections are managed by running a PostgreSQL instanceInteract with transaction boundaries using server-side programmingIdentify bottlenecks to maintain your database efficientlyCreate and manage extensions to add new functionalities to your clusterChoose the best index type for each situationUse online tools to set up a memory configuration that will suit most databasesExplore how Postgres can be used in multi-instance environments to provide high-availability, redundancy, and scalabilityWho this book is 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.

PostgreSQL offers a comprehensive set of replication related features. Unleashing the power of PostgreSQL provides you with countless opportunities and a competitive advantage over other database systems. This book will guide you through the most important concepts of PostgreSQL replication. It contains all the information you need to design and operate replicated setups. Beginning by giving you an understanding of replication concepts, the PostgreSQL transaction log, and Point-in-time Recovery, we gradually move on to setting up asynchronous and synchronous replication. Next up, you will learn to monitor a PostgreSQL cluster setup, deal with monitoring tools, and then move on to understanding Linux High Availability. Further, we explore widely-used tools such as Slony, SkyTools, Postgres-XC, and walbouncer, and set up PL/Proxy. Finally, you'll get acquainted with the new technology of BDR, which allows bidirectional replication in PostgreSQL.