Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering PostgreSQL Administration

This course is designed for DBAs, Developers, and Cloud Engineers who want to master PostgreSQL on Cloud platforms (Azure & AWS) — from fundamentals to high availability, automation, performance tuning, and cost optimization.

You’ll learn using 100% practical demos with real cloud environments.

If you’re a DBA with 10+ years’ experience, you already have strong fundamentals.

• But today’s market demands cloud expertise — especially in Azure & AWS PostgreSQL.

• Many senior DBAs struggle to get calls because hiring managers want cloud + open-source + cost-optimized database experience.

• This training will bridge that gap by giving you:

  • Hands-on working experience with PostgreSQL on Azure & AWS

  • Cloud-native DBA skills that companies are actively hiring for

  • Interview-focused knowledge to confidently answer scenario-based questions

• It’s 100% cloud-based (no on-premise setup needed) → easy to follow, practice, and showcase on your resume.
  
  COURSE STRUCTURE

  SECTION 1: Introduction & Fundamentals

  1. Course Introduction

  2. SQL Server vs PostgreSQL — Key Differences

  3. PostgreSQL Architecture Overview

  4. Versions in PostgreSQL (Major vs Minor)

  5. Understanding Workload Types (Development, Production)

  6. Tools Overview — pgAdmin, psql, DBeaver

  SECTION 2: PostgreSQL Deployment Options on Cloud

  1. What is IaaS (VM-based PostgreSQL)

  2. Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server

  3. AWS RDS for PostgreSQL

  4. Azure PostgreSQL vs AWS PostgreSQL — Feature Comparison

  5. Compute + Storage Concepts

  6. Burstable, General Purpose, and Memory Optimized Tiers

  7. Customizing IOPS and Auto-scaling Storage

  SECTION 3: Authentication & Security

  1. Authentication Methods (Password, Azure AD, IAM, SSL)

  2. Roles, Users, and Permissions

  3. Access Control & Role Management

  4. Security Best Practices for Cloud PostgreSQL

  SECTION 4: Backup, Restore & Recovery

  1. Point-in-Time Restore (PITR)

  2. Long-term & On-demand Backups

  3. Azure Vault for Long-term Backups (10 Years)

  4. On-premise Backup Options — pg_dump & pg_basebackup

  5. Restore Scenarios (Full / PITR / Cross-region)

  SECTION 5: High Availability & Replication

  1. High Availability Overview (No Zone, Same Zone, Other Zone)

  2. Built-in HA/DR Options in Azure & AWS

  3. Physical Replication — Setup & Monitoring

  4. Logical Replication — Setup & Monitoring

  5. Differences between Physical & Logical Replication

  SECTION 6: Maintenance, Automation & Monitoring

  1. Monitoring Blocking, Deadlocks, and Sessions

  2. Server Logs — Error & Activity Logs

  3. Server Parameters (Performance, Logging, Connections)

  4. Automating Tasks (Stop/Start Server)

  5. Cron Jobs on Linux & Cloud

  6. pgAgent Jobs on Windows

  7. Automation using Cloud Native Tools (Azure Automation, AWS Lambda)

  SECTION 7: Performance & Cost Management

  1. Partitioning Tables (Range, List, Hash)

  2. Purging & Archiving (Detach Partitions)

  3. Performance Tuning Basics

  4. Cost Saving Options (Right-sizing, Storage tiers)

  5. Cost Analysis & Monitoring Tools

  6. Alerts and Server Health Monitoring

  7. Cloud Pricing Calculator (Azure & AWS)

  SECTION 8: Migration & Upgrades

  1. Migration — On-premise to Cloud (Offline/Online)

  2. Upgrades (Minor and Major) — Best Practices

  3. Using DMS & pg_dump for Migration

  4. Common Migration Pitfalls

  SECTION 9: Support & Real-World Operations

  1. Creating and Managing Support Requests

  2. Virtual Endpoints (Connectivity in VNET)

  3. Troubleshooting Common Issues

  4. Logs & Auditing

  SECTION 10: Career Building & Interview Prep

  1. Resume Tips for Cloud DBA Roles

  2. Mock Interviews (Azure & AWS PostgreSQL DBA)

  3. Certification Guidance (Azure / AWS Database Certifications)

  4. Final Tips & Learning Path to Become PostgreSQL Cloud Expert

  Outcome:

  By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Deploy, secure, and manage PostgreSQL on Azure & AWS

  • Perform backup, restore, PITR, replication

  • Automate DBA tasks and tune performance

  • Save costs and handle production workloads confidently

  • Prepare for PostgreSQL Cloud DBA interviews with confidence