Training Program: Database Administration and Optimization (Advanced Level)
Duration:
3 days (21 hours)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand advanced database administration principles.
- Master performance optimization techniques.
- Manage security, backups, and recovery processes.
- Explore monitoring and tuning tools.
Target Audience:
- Database administrators, experienced developers, or anyone with basic database knowledge.
Prerequisites:
- Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Detailed Program
Day 1: Database Administration
Morning: Installation and Advanced Management
- Advanced PostgreSQL and Oracle installation and configuration.
- User management and access control.
- File structure and tablespace management.
- Transaction logs and basic replication concepts.
Practical Workshop:
- Setting up and configuring a database instance.
- Managing users and privileges.
Afternoon: Maintenance and Security
- Security management: authentication and authorizations.
- Backup and recovery strategies:
- Dump, snapshots, specific tools (pg_dump, RMAN).
- Database updates and migrations.
Practical Workshop:
- Implementing a backup and recovery strategy.
Day 2: Performance Optimization
Morning: Indexing and Queries
- Types of indexes (B-Tree, Hash, GiST, GIN).
- SQL query analysis and optimization (EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN ANALYZE).
- Identifying bottlenecks in queries.
Practical Workshop:
- Creating and using indexes to improve performance.
- Query analysis using EXPLAIN.
Afternoon: Tuning and Resource Management
- System parameter configuration (memory, cache, connections).
- Partitioning and sharding techniques.
- Concurrency management (locks, transactions).
Practical Workshop:
- Adjusting system parameters under simulated load.
Day 3: Monitoring, Replication, and High Availability
Morning: Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Monitoring tools: pg_stat_activity, Oracle Enterprise Manager, third-party tools.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting common issues.
Practical Workshop:
- Performance analysis using monitoring tools.
- Identifying and solving simulated issues.
Afternoon: Replication and High Availability
- Replication: concepts, types (synchronous, asynchronous).
- Setting up a PostgreSQL cluster (Patroni, etc.).
- Fault tolerance management.
Practical Workshop:
- Setting up simple replication and a high-availability cluster.
Teaching Methods:
- Combination of theory and practical workshops.
- Real-world case studies to apply concepts.
- Training materials and tools provided.
Evaluation and Follow-up:
- Daily quizzes to assess knowledge.
- Final evaluation via a simulation project (administration, optimization, replication).