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PostgreSQL High Performance Cookbook
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PostgreSQL High Performance Cookbook

by Dinesh Kumar, Chitij Chauhan
March 2017
Intermediate to advanced
360 pages
7h 29m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

This book is your definitive guide to understanding and improving PostgreSQL database performance. You'll learn about query optimization, database monitoring, and advanced memory and configuration techniques. With examples and clear explanations, you'll gain the skills to identify performance bottlenecks and make your database system highly efficient.

What this Book will help me do

  • Effectively optimize PostgreSQL queries to enhance response times.
  • Utilize robust server monitoring techniques to identify and address inefficiencies.
  • Implement memory optimization strategies to maximize server performance.
  • Master replication and failover methods for high availability.
  • Build strategies for secure and efficient database migrations.

Author(s)

Dinesh Kumar and None Chauhan are experienced database professionals with years of expertise in working with PostgreSQL. They have been involved in database design, optimization, and innovations in open-source database technologies. Their teaching approach is clear and actionable, making the topics accessible to both beginners and seasoned professionals.

Who is it for?

This book is ideally suited for developers and database administrators with a basic understanding of PostgreSQL. If you're seeking practical guidance to enhance your PostgreSQL performance tuning and maintenance skills, this book is designed for you. It covers concepts for professionals looking to advance their database expertise. Beginners in database management who are motivated to learn advanced techniques will also find it approachable.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781785284335