PostgreSQL 15 Cookbook: 100+ expert solutions across scalability, performance optimization, essential commands, cloud provisioning, backup, and recovery

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

Getting PostgreSQL 15 Ready

Performing Basic PostgreSQL Operations

PostgreSQL Cloud Provisioning

Database Migration to Cloud and PostgreSQL

WAL, AutoVacuum & ArchiveLog

Partitioning and Sharding Strategies

Solving Replication, Scalability & High Availability

Blob, JSON Query, CAST Operator & Connections

Authentication, Audit & Encryption

Implementing Database Backup Strategies

Exploring Database Recovey & Restoration Methods

Prometheus & Continuous Monitoring

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.