PostgreSQL 18 Operations Guide: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Performance Tuning, Indexing, Replication, Backup, Security, High Availability, and Troubleshooting

By Dr. Quinn Miles

Struggling to understand PostgreSQL administration, slow queries, or database performance? Start with a practical guide that makes complex tasks easier to learn.

PostgreSQL 18 Operations Guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to managing reliable PostgreSQL databases. Whether you're an aspiring database administrator, developer, or IT professional, this hands-on guide helps you build essential skills without overwhelming technical explanations.

No previous professional database administration experience is required. Basic SQL and command-line familiarity will help you follow the exercises.

From installation and indexing to performance tuning, backup, replication, security, and troubleshooting, you'll discover how to manage PostgreSQL confidently through practical examples and guided exercises.

Key Features

Beginner-friendly explanations with manageable, step-by-step instructions.

Practical SQL commands and real-world administration techniques.

Continuous hands-on learning using the ShopOps sample database.

Clear verification procedures to help you understand results and learn from mistakes.

Useful administrative commands, troubleshooting guides, and operational checklists.

What You Will Learn

Install, configure, and administer PostgreSQL 18 on Linux.

Design tables and implement efficient database indexes.

Analyze execution plans and optimize slow SQL queries.

Manage VACUUM, autovacuum, locking, and database connections.

Perform database backups and point-in-time recovery.

Configure streaming replication, failover, and high availability.

Strengthen database security using roles, permissions, and authentication.

Monitor database performance and troubleshoot operational failures.

Plan upgrades, automate maintenance, and prepare databases for production.

Who This Book Is For

Beginners exploring PostgreSQL database administration.

Developers seeking stronger database management skills.

Aspiring database administrators and IT professionals.

DevOps engineers responsible for database reliability.

Self-learners who prefer practical, structured instruction.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: PostgreSQL 18 Architecture and Operational Foundations

Chapter 2: Schema Design, Indexing, and Data Access

Chapter 3: Query Performance Analysis and Tuning

Chapter 4: Database Maintenance, Locking, and Concurrency

Chapter 5: PostgreSQL Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Preparedness

Chapter 6: Replication, Failover, and High Availability

Chapter 7: PostgreSQL Security and Access Control

Chapter 8: PostgreSQL Monitoring and Production Troubleshooting

Chapter 9: PostgreSQL Upgrades, Automation, and Production Operations

Start Building Your PostgreSQL Skills Today

Database administration becomes easier when you learn through practice. With clear explanations, hands-on exercises, and practical operational techniques, this guide helps you develop the confidence to manage PostgreSQL databases effectively.

Get your copy of PostgreSQL 18 Operations Guide today and take the next step toward mastering practical database administration

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HN4GJ6KF
• ISBN13: 9798162622116
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 7.0"