PostgreSQL Database Administration Tutorial - By Kiran Kambale

Welcome to Mastering PostgreSQL Database Administration, a comprehensive tutorial created by Kiran Kambale — a passionate Database Administrator with over 3 years of professional experience and a strong academic foundation, holding an MBA in Information Technology (IT).

This tutorial is crafted for those who aspire to become expert PostgreSQL DBAs. It blends theoretical knowledge with real-world practices, providing you with the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to manage mission-critical PostgreSQL environments.

What You Will Learn

• Professional Installation and Setup of PostgreSQL

• Advanced Configuration and Tuning Techniques

• User Management, Access Control, and Database Security

• Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery Planning

• Query Optimization and Performance Enhancement

• Replication, High Availability, and Failover Management

• Monitoring Tools and Proactive Troubleshooting

• Industry Best Practices for Managing PostgreSQL in Production

Each module combines detailed explanations, best practices, and field-tested tips to ensure you not only learn but master PostgreSQL administration.

About the Author

Kiran Kambale

• Experience: 3+ years managing complex PostgreSQL and other database systems

• Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology (IT)

• Mission: To simplify complex database topics and empower learners to become confident, industry-ready DBAs.

Start Your Journey

Whether you’re preparing for your first DBA role, strengthening your existing skills, or aiming to certify your PostgreSQL knowledge, this guide is your gateway to success.

Let’s begin!

Contents

Index

• INDEX :

PostgreSQL

• Getting started with PostgreSQL :
  • Installtion and Configuration :
  • PostgreSQL Monitoring Tools :
  • Data Types:
  • Backup PostgreSQL With PgBackrest Tool :

SQL Language

• Database Languages-SQL:
  • Getting started with SQL :
• Data definition language (DDL):
• Data Manupulation Language- Insert (DML):
• Data control language (DCL):
• Transaction control language (TCL):
• sequence:
• GROUP BY Statement:
• HAVING Statement
• Order By
• LIMIT and OFFSET
• Constraints:
• Arrays in PostgreSQL
• Using SQL Functions
• Aggregates

MongoDB

• MongoDB :
  • MongoDB Tutorial :

PostgreSQL Upgrade Guide

• PostgreSQL Upgrade and Backup Guide
  • Step 1: Pre-Upgrade Checks
  • Step 2: Install PostgreSQL 17
  • Step 3: Update PostgreSQL Configuration
  • Step 4: Change PostgreSQL 14 Port and Restart
  • Step 5: Start Backup Script
  • Step 6: Restore Data to PostgreSQL 17
  • Step 7: Verify Data Integrity
  • Step 8: Switch PostgreSQL 17 to Port 5432
  • Step 9: Setup Replica-A and Hyderabad Replica
  • Step 10: Update Backup and Monitoring Scripts
  • Step 11: Stop and Remove PostgreSQL 14