PostgreSQL Production DBA Training – Real-Time Hands-on Course

Course Description:

This course is a hands-on, real-time PostgreSQL Production DBA training program designed to help students build practical skills required to manage live database environments. The focus is not just on concepts, but on how PostgreSQL is actually handled in production systems.
You will learn through step-by-step demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and troubleshooting cases based on my 20+ years of DBA experience.

Who is this class for?
Beginners who want to start a career in Database Administration
SQL developers who want to move into a DBA role
System administrators looking to add database skills
Working professionals who want to switch to PostgreSQL
Junior DBAs who want real-time production exposure
Anyone preparing for PostgreSQL DBA interviews

What will students learn in this course?

• By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Install and configure PostgreSQL on Windows/Linux
• Understand PostgreSQL architecture (memory, processes, storage)
• Manage databases, schemas, users, and security
• Perform backup and recovery including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks
• Troubleshoot real production issues (locks, deadlocks, slow queries)
• Optimize queries using EXPLAIN and indexing strategies
• Configure and manage replication (Streaming & Logical)
• Implement high availability concepts and failover basics
• Handle WAL management and log analysis
• Perform routine maintenance (VACUUM, ANALYZE, reindexing)
• Tune PostgreSQL parameters for better performance
• Work on real-time case studies and production scenarios
• Prepare for PostgreSQL DBA interviews with practical questions.