PostgreSQL 15 Cookbook

If you're a PostgreSQL database administrator looking for a comprehensive guide to managing your databases, look no further than the PostgreSQL 15 Cookbook. With 100 ready solutions to common database management challenges, this book provides a complete guide to administering and troubleshooting your databases using latest PostgreSQL 15.

Starting with cloud provisioning and migration, the book covers all aspects of database administration, including replication, transaction logs, partitioning, sharding, auditing, realtime monitoring, backup, recovery, and error debugging. Each solution is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow format, using a real database called 'adventureworks' to provide an on-job practicing experience.

Throughout the book, you'll learn how to use tools like pglogical, pgloader, WAL, repmgr, Patroni, HAProxy, PgBouncer, pgBackRest, pgAudit and Prometheus, gaining valuable experience and expertise in managing your databases. With its focus on practical solutions and real-world scenarios, the PostgreSQL 15 Cookbook is an essential resource for any PostgreSQL database administrator. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, this book has everything you need to keep your databases running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Learnings

• Streamline your PostgreSQL databases with cloud provisioning and migration techniques
• Optimize performance and scalability through effective replication, partitioning, and sharding
• Safeguard your databases with robust auditing, backup, and recovery strategies
• Monitor your databases in real-time with powerful tools like pgAudit, Prometheus, and Patroni
• Troubleshoot errors and debug your databases with expert techniques and best practices
• Boost your productivity and efficiency with advanced tools like pglogical, pgloader, and HAProxy.

Table of Content

1. Getting PostgreSQL 15 Ready
2. Performing Basic PostgreSQL Operations
3. PostgreSQL Cloud Provisioning
4. Database Migration to Cloud and PostgreSQL
5. WAL, AutoVacuum & ArchiveLog
6. Partitioning and Sharding Strategies
7. Solving Replication, Scalability & High Availability
8. Blob, JSON Query, CAST Operator & Connections
9. Authentication, Audit & Encryption
10. Implementing Database Backup Strategies
11. Exploring Database Recovery & Restoration Methods
12. Prometheus & Continuous Monitoring
13. Debugging PostgreSQL

Audience

This book is ideal for database administrators, developers, and IT professionals who are responsible for managing and troubleshooting PostgreSQL databases. It is also suitable for beginners looking to learn more about PostgreSQL administration and best practices.