PostgreSQL Advanced DBA Training in Houston

PostgreSQL Advanced DBA Training in Houston, USA

This course covers in-depth topics through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to enable DBAs to efficiently manage, monitor, and scale enterprise-grade PostgreSQL deployments.

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PostgreSQL Advanced DBA Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this PostgreSQL Advanced DBA Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This advanced PostgreSQL DBA course is designed for experienced database administrators who wish to deepen their knowledge of PostgreSQL internals,...

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Course Code: MOV15
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This advanced PostgreSQL DBA course is designed for experienced database administrators who wish to deepen their knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, replication, high availability, and advanced security. The course covers in-depth topics through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to enable DBAs to efficiently manage, monitor, and scale enterprise-grade PostgreSQL deployments.

Welcome to the official PostgreSQL Advanced DBA Training certification program in Houston, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 14 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Strong understanding of relational database concepts
Experience with basic PostgreSQL administration
Familiarity with SQL and psql command-line tool
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Analyze and tune PostgreSQL database performance
Configure and manage replication and high availability
Implement advanced backup, recovery, and PITR strategies
Secure PostgreSQL using roles, privileges, and SSL
Monitor PostgreSQL using system views and external tools
Automate tasks with scripts and advanced configurations

Performance optimization and query tuning
Replication setup (streaming, logical, etc.)
High availability using Patroni, repmgr, or pgpool-II
WAL archiving and PITR (Point-In-Time Recovery)
Security hardening (SSL/TLS, pg_hba.conf, roles)
Monitoring with pg_stat views, Prometheus, Grafana
Automation using cron jobs and scripts

Index optimization and query tuning
WAL-based PITR and replication setup
High availability architecture planning
PostgreSQL role-based security implementation
Monitoring and alerting configuration

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion.

Course Agenda:

Advanced Architecture and Performance Tuning

PostgreSQL internals and process architecture
Query execution lifecycle and planner
Indexing strategies (BRIN, GIN, GiST, Partial Indexes)
Query performance analysis with EXPLAIN and ANALYZE
Memory, autovacuum, and resource tuning

Backup, Recovery, and PITR

Advanced backup strategies: pg_basebackup, pgBackRest, Barman
Point-in-time recovery (PITR) configuration and testing
WAL archiving and log shipping
Best practices for backup automation and verification
Disaster recovery scenarios and simulations

Replication and High Availability

Overview of replication types: Streaming, Logical, and Synchronous
Configuring streaming replication with multiple nodes
Switchover and failover management
Setting up high availability using tools:
- repmgr
- Patroni
- Pgpool-II and HAProxy
Troubleshooting replication lag and conflicts

Security, Monitoring, and Automation

Securing PostgreSQL using roles and permissions
Configuring SSL/TLS for encrypted connections
pg_hba.conf and authentication best practices
Monitoring tools:
- pg_stat_activity, pg_stat_user_tables
- Prometheus and Grafana integration
Automating routine maintenance with shell scripts and cron
Log analysis and alerting

Slide decks and presentation notes
Sample scripts and configuration files
Lab exercises and solutions

Hands-on lab performance and scenario walkthroughs
Final knowledge assessments
Class participation and peer learning engagement

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who successfully complete the course assessments.

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