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Course Overview
This five day, instructor led PostgreSQL Database Developer certification verifies one’s ability to develop, manage and implement applications within PostgreSQL, which is an open-source SQL database system. It entails proving your proficiency in aspects like database utilities, supporting functions, and role-based controls among others. Professionals with this certification are recognized for their skills in maintaining data integrity, performing complex queries, managing concurrent database connections and optimizing database performance. Industries employ certified PostgreSQL database developers to guarantee the reliable and efficient handling of their data sets, ensuring robust data management and enhancing their operational capabilities. It is thus a sought-after certification for aspiring database developers interested in advancing their careers in the database administration field. At the completion of this certification course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the PostgreSQL Server Architecture: Gain insights into the PostgreSQL server’s design and functionality to set up and maintain PostgreSQL instances efficiently.
- Master Procedural Language and Dynamic SQL: Develop the ability to write stored procedures using PostgreSQL’s procedural languages and execute dynamic SQL queries.
- Design and Implement Databases and Tables: Learn to design scalable and efficient database schemas and create tables that serve as a strong foundation for your applications.
- Ensure Data Integrity with Constraints and Rules: Explore how to enforce data integrity and business rules using constraints and PostgreSQL rules to maintain data quality.
- Create and Manage Indexes for Performance: Understand the implementation and use of indexes to speed up queries and how to use full-text search for text analysis.
- Implement Partitioning Strategies: Learn to partition large tables into smaller, more manageable pieces to optimize query performance and maintenance.
- Utilize Triggers, Rules, and Views: Discover how to automate database operations with triggers, create complex rules, and simplify data access with views.
- Manage Transactions and Error Handling: Acquire skills to control data integrity through transactions and learn best practices for error detection and handling.
- Optimize Queries for Maximum Performance: Dive into query execution plans and learn techniques to write efficient queries and optimize database performance.
- Work with Advanced PostgreSQL Features: Get hands-on experience with foreign data wrappers for external data integration, large object handling, client communication using LibPQ, and extending PostgreSQL capabilities with extensions.
Schedule
Currently, there are no public classes scheduled. Please contact a Phoenix TS Training Consultant to discuss hosting a private class at 301-258-8200.
Program Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
- Basic Understanding of Database Concepts: Familiarity with the fundamental concepts of databases such as tables, queries, and schema is essential.
- Foundational SQL Knowledge: Knowledge of SQL syntax and the ability to write basic SQL queries is required.
- General Programming Experience: While expertise in a specific programming language is not mandatory, a general understanding of programming concepts will be beneficial.
- Familiarity with Command Line Operations: Comfort with using command line interfaces will help, as PostgreSQL can be operated through a command line tool.
- Logical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think logically and solve problems is crucial for learning database development.
- Willingness to Learn: A keen interest in learning about PostgreSQL features and database development is the most important prerequisite.
Course Audience
- Database Developers
- Database Administrators (DBAs)
- Backend Developers
- Data Architects
- Business Intelligence (BI) Professionals
- Data Analysts with a focus on database management
- Software Engineers looking to expand their database skills
- IT Consultants specializing in database solutions
- System Architects designing databases with PostgreSQL
- Database Migration Engineers
- Full Stack Developers who manage the database layer
- Technical Leads overseeing database development projects
- Data Scientists requiring knowledge of database development for data manipulation
Course Outline
1. Introduction to PostgreSQL Server
2. The Procedural Language and Dynamic SQL
3. Designing and Implementing Databases and Tables
4. Ensuring Data Integrity Through Constraints and Rules
5. Working with Indexes and Full Text Search
6. Partitioning
7. Working with Triggers, Rules and Views
8. Working with Transactions & Error Handling
9. Query Optimization
10. Foreign Data Wrappers
11. Dealing with Large Objects
12. Communicating with PostgreSQL Using LibPQ
13. Extensions
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