✅ Best PostgreSQL DBA Training Institute [TOP-RATED]

Name: PostgreSQL DBA v.17
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COURSE OVERVIEW

The PostgreSQL DBA Training is designed to provide professionals with hands-on expertise in administering and managing PostgreSQL databases efficiently. This course enables participants to master PostgreSQL fundamentals, performance tuning, replication, high availability, and migration strategies.

By the end of the course, participants will:

Gain deep insights into PostgreSQL architecture (MVCC, WAL, scalability).
Install, configure, and optimize PostgreSQL for Linux environments.
Manage databases, schemas, users, and implement RBAC security.
Master performance tuning techniques for query optimization and indexing.
Work with psql and pgAdmin for efficient database administration.

✅ Real-time case studies | ✅ Practical hands-on labs | ✅ Certification Guidance

✅ Beginner Friendly ✅ Industry Projects ✅ Job Ready Skills

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

POSTGRESQL DBA PROFESSIONALS

Upgrade your DBA skills with practical, performance tuning, backup,

DATABASE & IT PROFESSIONALS

, Junior & Senior DBAs, Production Support Engineers and IT professionals

CLOUD & DATABASE PROFESSIONALS

Build expertise in , Replication, AWS RDS, Oracle-to-PostgreSQL Migration.

Basic SQL and database knowledge is recommended

CAREER OUTCOMES

PostgreSQL DBA

Administration • Configuration • Database Management

PostgreSQL Production DBA

Monitoring • Troubleshooting • Performance Tuning

PostgreSQL Database Engineer

Performance • Optimization • High Availability

PostgreSQL Support Engineer

Monitoring • Troubleshooting • Backup & Recovery

PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Security • User Management • Maintenance

COURSE CURRICULUM

18+ Course Topics • Hands-on Labs • Real-Time Practice

MODULE 1 – PostgreSQL Fundamentals

01 PostgreSQL Administration - Introduction Topics

History History of PostgreSQL
Major Features
New Features in PostgreSQL 17
Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC)
Write-Ahead Logging (WAL)
Architectural Overview
PostgreSQL Limits and Scalability Considerations

02 PostgreSQL System Architecture Topics

Architectural Summary
Shared Memory & Local Memory Management
Statement Processing (Parsing, Planning, Execution)
Utility Processes (Autovacuum, Checkpointer, WAL Writer, Background Writer)
Commit, Checkpoint & WAL Archival Process
Physical Database Architecture
Data Directory Layout & Structure
Installation Directory Layout
Page Layout and Tuple Storage

03 Installation Topics

OS User & Permissions Setup
Installing PostgreSQL on Linux (Cent OS, RHEL, Ubuntu)
Setting Environment Variables
Database Cluster Concepts
Creating a Database Cluster (initdb)
Starting and Stopping the Server (pg_ctl)
Connecting to the Server using psql
Using PostgreSQL Service on Systemd-based Linux

04 Database Clusters Topics

Creating a Database Cluster
initdb Utility and Default Configurations
Starting, Stopping, and Restarting a Database Cluster
Connecting to a Database Cluster via psql and pgAdmin
Reloading PostgreSQL Configuration without Restart
Viewing Cluster Control Information

05 Configuration Topics

PostgreSQL Configuration File Overview (postgresql.conf, pg_hba.conf, pg_ident.conf)
Setting PostgreSQL Parameters for Performance
Access Control & Connection Security (pg_hba.conf)
Authentication Mechanisms (MD5, SCRAM-SHA-256, Certificate Authentication)
Memory & Performance Tuning (shared_buffers, work_mem, maintenance_work_mem)
Query Planner Settings (enable_seqscan, enable_nestloop, random_page_cost)
WAL Settings for Durability & Replication (wal_level, checkpoint_timeout, archive_mode)
Log Management & Performance Monitoring
Background Writer Settings
Statement Behavior & Execution Costs
Autovacuum Settings for Database Health

06 Creating and Managing Databases Topics

PostgreSQL Object Hierarchy (Cluster → Database → Schema → Table)
Creating and Managing Databases
Understanding & Managing Schemas
Schema Search Path & Best Practices
Managing Roles, Users & Groups
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) & Security Best Practices

07 PostgreSQL Data Dictionary Topics

Understanding System Catalog Schema (pg_catalog)
System Information Views & Tables (pg_stat_activity, pg_indexes, pg_tables)
System Information Functions for Monitoring & Debugging

MODULE2 - PostgreSQL Administration & Security

08 PSQL - Introduction Topics

Command-Line Conventions
Connecting to PostgreSQL via psql
Using PSQL Command-Line Parameters
Entering SQL & PSQL Commands
PSQL Meta-Commands (\l, \dt, \du, \df)
Configuring PSQL SET Parameters
Information Commands & Debugging Queries

09 pgAdmin IV Topics

Registering a Server & Connecting to PostgreSQL
Viewing & Editing Data with GUI Tools
Using the Query Tool for SQL Execution
Managing Databases, Schemas, Tables, Indexes, Sequences
Maintaining PostgreSQL Objects (Triggers, Rules, Views)
Managing PostgreSQL Security & User Permissions

10 Security Topics

Authentication vs. Authorization in PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Security Layers & Best Practices
Managing pg_hba.conf for Secure Access
Users & Object Ownership
Role-Based Security & Privileges
Application-Level Security & Secure Connection Parameters

MODULE 3 – Backup & Recovery, Maintenance

11 Backup and Recovery & Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) Topics

Understanding PostgreSQL Backup Types
Logical Backups (pg_dump, pg_dumpall)
Cluster-Wide Backup Strategies
Offline Copy Backup Methods
Continuous Archiving & WAL Archival Strategies
Using pg_basebackup for Physical Backups
Point-In-Time Recovery (PITR) Hands-On

12 Routine Maintenance Topics

Understanding EXPLAIN & EXPLAIN ANALYZE for Query Tuning
Table Statistics & Performance Monitoring
Updating Planner Statistics (ANALYZE)
Vacuuming & Auto Vacuum Scheduling
Preventing Transaction ID Wraparound Failures
Understanding the Visibility Map
Routine Reindexing & Table Optimization

13 Moving Data Topics

Using the COPY Command for Bulk Data Operations
Real-World Data Migration Examples

MODULE4 - Advanced PostgreSQL Administration & High Availability

14 Transactions and Concurrency Topics

ACID Properties in PostgreSQL
Understanding Transaction Isolation Levels
Effects of Concurrency on Transactions
Handling Deadlocks & Transaction Blocking

15 PostgreSQL Upgrades Topics

Types of Upgrades
Pre-Upgrade Considerations
Upgrade Methods (pg_upgrade, pg_dump and pg_restore)
Performing a Major Version Upgrade
Handling Post-Upgrade Issues

16 High Availability, Failover & Replication Topics

Overview of High Availability in PostgreSQL
Understanding Replication Concepts
Streaming Replication (Synchronous vs. Asynchronous)
Logical Replication & Use Cases
Using Patroni for Automatic Failover
Pgpool-II & HAProxy for Load Balancing
Performance Tuning for Replication & HA
PostgreSQL Performance Optimization:

Hardware Configuration
OS-Level Optimization (HugePages, I/O Tuning)
Server Parameter Tuning (work_mem, maintenance_work_mem)
WAL Parameters & Checkpoint Tuning
Index Tuning & Query Performance Improvement

Hands-On Labs for Replication & HA

MODULE5 - Cloud Deployment & Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration

17 AWS RDS for PostgreSQL Topics

Introduction to AWS RDS & Aurora for PostgreSQL
Setting Up PostgreSQL on AWS RDS
Automated Backups & High Availability

18 Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Topics

Understanding Differences Between Oracle & PostgreSQL
Schema Conversion Using ora2pg
Migrating Data Using ora2pg & AWS DMS
Handling PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL Conversion
Best Practices & Troubleshooting Migration Issues
Performance Optimization After Migration
Live Migration Demonstration

HANDS-ON LABS YOU WILL WORK ON

PostgreSQL Installation

Server Configuration

User & Role Management

Backup & Recovery

Performance Tuning

Replication & High Availability

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Migration & Upgrades

24×7 Access to Dedicated Cloud Lab

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM

30 Live Sessions

44 + hrs Recordings

70% Hands-On Training

30% Essential Theory

65+ hrs Lab Practices

Guided Implementation

24×7 Lab Access

Practice Anytime

Resume Building

LinkedIn Optimization

Job Support

Post-Placement Support

Real-World Projects

Industry Capstone Projects

Internship Opportunities

Hands-on Exposure

Technical Mentorship

Expert-Led Guidance

Career Guidance

Personalized Roadmap

GitHub Portfolio

Project Documentation

Interview Preparation

Mock Interviews

Course Completion Certificate

Verified Achievement
Course Completion
Certification Support
Project Portfolio Included

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MEET YOUR TRAINER

Kumar N

PostgreSQL Consultant

16+ Years of Experience

Experience: With over 16 years of real-world experience, Naresh Sir is a seasoned expert in PostgreSQL and database management. His expertise encompasses PostgreSQL Administration, Oracle to PostgreSQL migrations, High Availability, Load Balancing, and Cloud Databases (AWS RDS). He has successfully managed complex database infrastructures across various industries, delivering exceptional performance and reliability.

Key Expertise:

PostgreSQL Administration from Beginner to Advanced Levels
High Availability & Load Balancing (Patroni, PG-POOL, pgBouncer)
Backup & Recovery (pgBackRest, PITR)
Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Using ora2pg and AWS DMS
PostgreSQL Deployment on Kubernetes & Terraform Automation

Why Learn from Naresh Sir?

16+ Years of Industry Experience with Proven Expertise
100+ Successful PostgreSQL Training Batches
Hands-on Labs & Practical Case Studies
Career-Oriented Learning with Real-World Industry Use Cases
Naresh Sir's training approach emphasizes practical, job-ready skills that empower learners to tackle real-world challenges confidently. Whether you're starting your journey in PostgreSQL or aiming to enhance your database expertise, his mentorship ensures a transformative learning experience.

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STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

Arnav Student

★★★★★

Completed the PostgreSQL course at AKSWAVE. I had very little practical exposure before joining, but the training gave me a much clearer idea of how PostgreSQL administration works.

shiva Student

★★★★★

Completed my PostgreSQL DBA course at AKSWAVE. The sessions were practical and easy to follow. Really liked the way the concepts were explained with real-time examples.

vishwa teja Student

★★★★★

Had a good experience learning PostgreSQL at AKSWAVE. The hands-on sessions helped me understand the DBA side much better, especially administration and troubleshooting.

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FAQs

Our Trainer has 8 years of working experience

Once you get registered, our back-end team will share you the details to join the session live over online portal which can be accessed through a browser.

Each of our live sessions are recorded. In case if you miss any, you can request us to share the link of that

particular session.

For practical execution, our trainer/technical team will provide server access details to the student

Yes. We do provide the step-by-step document which you can follow and if required our technical team will assist you.

Live-Online training is where you can have live session with the trainer and clarify queries parallely.

Pre-recorded sessions are the recorded videos that will be provided to you that you can see, listen and learn anytime at ur feasible place. For doubts in the videos you can mail the trainer regarding the same.

You can contact our support team, or just drop an email to online@akswave-trainings.com with your queries.

The course material and recorded videos which are provided during the course period. You can download it anytime.

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& special discount for 2 or more participants.

* If request for cancelation is made within 2 days of enrolment for class, 100% refunded.

* If request made after 2 days, then Refund is made after deduction of administration fee.

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