PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook Paperback – Import, 4 December 2023

Just finished reading "PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook" by Packt.If you're a database administrator working with PostgreSQL 16, a data architect, or developer interested in PostgreSQL administration, or simply looking to learn more about managing and securing PostgreSQL databases, this book is definitely worth checking out.The book covers PostgreSQL 16 administration topics and its recipe-based approach, which provides practical solutions to real-world problems is amazing. It touches on all the fundamentals of Database Administration in a problem-solution format and is intended to be the perfect desk reference guide.The book is well-written and easy to follow, even for those with limited PostgreSQL experience. Additionally, the focus on best practices and security is seen as a valuable asset."PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook" by Packt is a valuable resource for those looking to improve their PostgreSQL administration skills. It covers all necessary topics such as security, database administration, monitoring and diagnosis, regular maintenance, performance and concurrency, backup and recovery, replication and upgrades.

Jimmys YouTube collaboration was the peak for a book of this sorts, it's been an amazing read so far, the essence that this book touches is the best of both worlds, the ability to understand as an amateur is something I believe is pure work of art amazing find I would say!

Just finished perusing, 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐒𝐐𝐋 16 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 this weekend from Packt Publishing, by Gianni Ciolli, Boriss Mejías, Jimmy Angelakos, Vibhor Kumar and Simon Riggs. Without doubt the best book on PostgreSQL that I have read thus far, and in my library of over 3000+ books and a #MustHave book for anyone aspiring to master PostgreSQL 16.5 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤:1) Whether you're new to PostgreSQL aspiring to learn PostgreSQL Administration, or an Intermediate Admin user, or an Expert on earlier versions and looking to upgrade yourself to the nitty-gritty details of PostgreSQL version 16, this is a mandatory book to have on your desk.2) The language of the book is easy to understand. Less theory, and more hands-on practical advice from Experts in the form of ready-to-execute Administration recipes. The 180+ practical recipes & best practices are well explained and will get you up and running in no time at all.3) I loved the concept of "𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔..." section after a recipe. Often, we execute scripts OR recipes in databases, and something desired happens, but we have no CLUE as to what exactly happened the way it happened. This section goes in-depth to explain the nuances under the hood of PostgreSQL, and also the core limitation, gaps, intricacies and exceptions to the rule, if any exists. I found these sections highly informative and EXCELLENT.4) Core personas that this book is for: Database Administrator, Database Architect, Database Cloud Engineer, Data Platform Architect, and PostgreSQL Developer.5) And finally, the content is not presented in a style wherein you're simply skimming through PostgreSQL Documentation equivalent. Rather, this book goes from PostgreSQL Fundamentals to Advanced challenges in a problem-solving format. The book is best used as a daily-companion OR desk reference for your Job.Purchase the book here and start your PostgreSQL Journey today.

This book adopts the recipe format: it states a problem, provides one or more solutions, and explains them. This format is useful for finding solutions quickly. The content is of high quality. Some prior experience with databases is required to get the most out of this book.

It contains may instruction on using Postgres in prod and cloud.

C++ dev with some knowledge of SQL. Wanted to know how to set up / admin /configure Postgres. This is a great book not just for solutions but also gives great overview into how things work. I.e. not just recipe following, although there certainly are plenty of recipies :)

good book, lots of recipes

Gianni, Boriss, Jimmy, Vibhor and Simon created an updated version of their well known book. The PostgreSQL 11 cookbook held 175 recipes, the new version has over 180 recipes. Key new adds:- Trusted Postgres Architect - a new way to automate the setup of Postgres clusters using Ansible- CloudNativePG (CNPG) - the operator that automates management of Postgres clusters on Kubernetes- Innovative strategies for managing large tables with partitioning.- Connection pooling with pgBouncer, including techniques for running multiple PgBouncer instances on the same port.- New recipes are provided focusing on the use of the MERGE command and Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation, enhancing database efficiency and performance.- A comprehensive guidance on effectively utilizing JSON/JSONB data types and updated methodologies for implementing multi-tenancy in databases.There are many more additions and enhancements that make this a must-have book for Postgres administrators. Its a notable enhancement over the PostgreSQL 11 cookbook, which I reviewed a few years ago as part of this blog "A Review of 4 Top PostgreSQL Books".