Hans-Jürgen Schönig

If you are a database administrator looking for solutions to common PostgreSQL problems, this is the book for you. The book is suitable for people with intermediate and professional expertise.

Troubleshooting PostgreSQL

Ewald Geschwinde

"PostgreSQL Developer's Handbook" provides a complete overview of the PostgreSQL database server and extensive coverage of its core features, including object orientation, PL/SQL, and the most important programming interfaces. The authors introduce the reader to the language and syntax of PostgreSQL and then move quickly into sophisticated programming topics.

PostgreSQL Developer's Handbook

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 DescriptionStarting 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.

Elevate your database skills with advanced deployment, optimization, and security strategies

Mastering PostgreSQL 17

Master the capabilities of PostgreSQL 15 to efficiently administer and maintain your database. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook. Key Features Using real world examples, get to grips with expert PostgreSQL 15 concepts Explore performance improvement, database replication, data replication, database administration, and more Extend PostgreSQL's functionalities to suit your organization's needs with minimal effort Book DescriptionStarting with an introduction to the newly released features of PostgreSQL 15, this updated fifth edition will help you get to grips with PostgreSQL administration and how to build dynamic database solutions for enterprise apps, including designing both physical and technical aspects of the system. You'll explore advanced PostgreSQL features, such as logical replication, database clusters, advanced indexing, 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. Among the other skills that the book will help you build, you’ll cover transactions, handling recursions, working with JSON and JSONB data, and setting up a Patroni cluster. It will show you how to improve performance with query optimization. You'll also focus on managing 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 use your database to its utmost capacity by implementing advanced administrative tasks with ease.What you will learn Make use of the indexing features in PostgreSQL and fine-tune the performance of your queries Work with stored procedures and manage backup and recovery Get the hang of replication and failover techniques Improve the security of your database server and handle encryption effectively Troubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance for solutions to common and not-so-common problems Perform database migration from Oracle to PostgreSQL with ease Who this book is forThis database administration book is for PostgreSQL developers, database administrators, and professionals who want to implement advanced functionalities and master complex administrative tasks with PostgreSQL 15. Prior experience in PostgreSQL and familiarity with the basics of database administration will assist with understanding key concepts covered in the book.

Advanced techniques to build and manage scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications

Mastering PostgreSQL 15

Master the capabilities of PostgreSQL 11 to efficiently manage and maintain your database Key FeaturesMaster advanced concepts of PostgreSQL 11 with real-world datasets and examplesExplore query parallelism, data replication, and database performance while working with larger datasetsExtend the functionalities of your PostgreSQL instance to suit your organization’s needs with minimal effortBook Description This second edition of Mastering PostgreSQL 11 helps you build dynamic database solutions for enterprise applications using the latest release of PostgreSQL, which enables database analysts to design both the physical and technical aspects of the system architecture with ease. This book begins with an introduction to the newly released features in PostgreSQL 11 to help you build efficient and fault-tolerant PostgreSQL applications. You’ll examine all of the advanced aspects of PostgreSQL in detail, including logical replication, database clusters, performance tuning, monitoring, and user management. You will also work with the PostgreSQL optimizer, configuring PostgreSQL for high speed, and see how to move from Oracle to PostgreSQL. As you progress through the chapters, you will cover transactions, locking, indexes, and optimizing queries to improve performance. Additionally, you’ll learn to manage network security and explore backups and replications, while understanding the useful extensions of PostgreSQL so that you can optimize the speed and performance of large databases. By the end of this book, you will be able to use your database to its utmost capacity by implementing advanced administrative tasks with ease. What you will learnGet to grips with advanced PostgreSQL 11 features and SQL functionsMake use of the indexing features in PostgreSQL and fine-tune the performance of your queriesWork with stored procedures and manage backup and recoveryMaster replication and failover techniquesTroubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance for solutions to common and not-so-common problemsPerform database migration from MySQL and Oracle to PostgreSQL with easeWho this book is for This book is for data and database professionals wanting to implement advanced functionalities and master complex administrative tasks with PostgreSQL 11. Prior experience of database administration with PostgreSQL database will aid in understanding the concepts covered in this book.

Expert techniques to build scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant database applications, 2nd Edition

Mastering PostgreSQL 11

Master the capabilities of PostgreSQL 10 to efficiently manage and maintain your database Key Features Your one-stop guide to mastering advanced concepts in PostgreSQL 10 with ease Master query optimization, replication, and high availability with PostgreSQL Extend the functionalities of your PostgreSQL instance to suit your organizational needs with minimal effort Book Description PostgreSQL is an open source database used for handling large datasets (big data) and as a JSON document database. This book highlights the newly introduced features in PostgreSQL 10, and shows you how you can build better PostgreSQL applications, and administer your PostgreSQL database more efficiently. We begin by explaining advanced database design concepts in PostgreSQL 10, along with indexing and query optimization. You will also see how to work with event triggers and perform concurrent transactions and table partitioning, along with exploring SQL and server tuning. We will walk you through implementing advanced administrative tasks such as server maintenance and monitoring, replication, recovery, high availability, and much more. You will understand common and not-so-common troubleshooting problems and how you can overcome them. By the end of this book, you will have an expert-level command of advanced database functionalities and will be able to implement advanced administrative tasks with PostgreSQL 10. What you will learn Get to grips with the advanced features of PostgreSQL 10 and handle advanced SQL Make use of the indexing features in PostgreSQL and fine-tune the performance of your queries Work with stored procedures and manage backup and recovery Master replication and failover techniques Troubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance for solutions to common and not-so-common problems Learn how to migrate your database from MySQL and Oracle to PostgreSQL without any hassle Who this book is for If you are a PostgreSQL data architect or an administrator and want to understand how to implement advanced functionalities and master complex administrative tasks with PostgreSQL 10, then this book is perfect for you. Prior experience of administrating a PostgreSQL database and a working knowledge of SQL are required to make the best use of this book.

Expert techniques on PostgreSQL 10 development and administration

Mastering PostgreSQL 10

Zoltan Boszormenyi

This book has a chapter dedicated to each aspect of replication. The new features of PostgreSQL 9 are introduced and there are lots of practical examples and screenshots."PostgreSQL Replication" is ideal for PostgreSQL administrators who want to set up and understand replication. If you want to make your databases more robust, more secure, faster, and more scalable, you will find all the information you need in this single book focusing exclusively on PostgreSQL replication. It is assumed that you already have some basic experience with PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL Replication

If you are a database administrator who needs to get to grips with PostgreSQL quickly and efficiently, then this book is for you. This book will also be highly beneficial if you are a project leader or a developer who is interested in knowing more about database systems or bottleneck detection, as it will enable you to work more closely and cooperatively with your administrators.

PostgreSQL Administration Essentials

Master PostgreSQL 12 features such as advanced indexing, high availability, monitoring, and much more to efficiently manage and maintain your database Key Features Grasp advanced PostgreSQL 12 concepts with real-world examples and sample datasets Explore query parallelism, data replication, database administration, and more Extend PostgreSQL functionalities to suit your organization’s needs with minimal effort Book 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 learn Understand the advanced SQL functions in PostgreSQL 12 Use indexing features in PostgreSQL to fine-tune the performance of queries Work with stored procedures and manage backup and recovery Master replication and failover techniques to reduce data loss Replicate PostgreSQL database systems to create backups and to scale your database Manage and improve the security of your server to protect your data Troubleshoot your PostgreSQL instance for solutions to common and not-so-common problems Who 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.

Advanced techniques to build and administer scalable and reliable PostgreSQL database applications, 3rd Edition

Mastering PostgreSQL 12

Updated to include the new features introduced in PostgreSQL 13, this book shows you how to build better PostgreSQL applications and administer your PostgreSQL database efficiently. You’ll master the advanced features of PostgreSQL and develop the skills you need to build secure and highly available database solutions.

Build, administer, and maintain database applications efficiently with PostgreSQL 13, 4th Edition

Mastering PostgreSQL 13

"Introduction. 1. Pt. I. Getting Started. 3. 1. Getting Started. 5. 2. Setting Up PHP. 15. 3. PHP Basics. 43. 4. Object-Oriented PHP. 121. Pt. II. Getting Started with PostgreSQL. 137. 5. Relational and Object-Relational Database Concepts. 139. 6. Installing PostgreSQL. 149. 7. Basic SQL. 177. 8. Advanced SQL. 225. 9. Embedded Languages. 307. 10. PostgreSQL Administration. 349. Pt. III. PHP/PostgreSQL Interaction. 379. 11. Writing Database-Driven Applications. 381. 12. Working with BLOBs. 405. 13. Working with Persistent Database Connections. 423. Pt. IV. Advanced Technologies. 433. 14. Managing Regular Expressions. 435. 15. Session Management. 463. 16. Working with Dynamic Documents, Images, and Movies. 475. 17. Working with Dates and Time. 521. 18. Tuning. 551. 19. XML. 573. 20. Security Issues. 585. Pt. V. Practical Examples. 597. 21. Web Applications. 599. 22. Extending PostgreSQL. 669. 23. High-Availability Systems. 695. Pt. VI. Migration. 709. 24. Migration. 711. . Index. 721.

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