PostgreSQL Advanced: Replication and High Availability (RepMgr, PgPool-II) Training Course

Gain mastery over AI integration in Postgres through this live, instructor-led training in Portugal. You will learn to configure extensions, implement pgvector embeddings, and connect LLMs for real-time insights. Optimise queries and build intelligent systems within a hands-on live-lab environment.

This 21-hour instructor-led course in Portugal equips data engineers and DBAs with the skills to integrate AI models into PostgreSQL. Participants will learn to deploy optimized architectures, implement vector search, and enforce strict governance, ensuring secure and high-performance enterprise-grade AI solutions.

This course explores the core concepts of PostgreSQL server extensions and libraries designed to incorporate artificial intelligence techniques into database architectures. Key topics include similarity and semantic search utilizing embedding vectors, Text-to-SQL query capabilities, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Participants will acquire the skills necessary to install PgVector and PgAI, generate and ingest vector embeddings, construct vector indexes, and implement semantic search alongside RAG solutions. Additionally, attendees will develop Text-to-SQL applications leveraging LangChain with either Python or JavaScript. These learning experiences are solidified through live demonstrations and practical exercises that reinforce both theoretical understanding and technical proficiency.

This course explores the foundational PostgreSQL server extensions designed to incorporate AI techniques into database environments, specifically highlighting similarity and semantic search through the use of embedding vectors. Learners will be guided through the processes of installing PgVector, creating and loading vector embeddings, building vector indexes, and implementing semantic search. The course utilizes practical demonstrations and hands-on activities to solidify key concepts and develop essential practical skills.

This practical course delves into the essential aspects of performance tuning in PostgreSQL. Learners will gain skills in analysing query execution, refining indexing strategies, tuning memory and system parameters, and effectively monitoring workloads. Through real-world case studies and live practical exercises, the course illustrates how to pinpoint and eliminate performance bottlenecks at both the database and system levels.

Designed to equip you with the core competencies for installing, configuring, and overseeing PostgreSQL databases, this module focuses on essential operational tasks. You will gain proficiency in implementing user security protocols, executing backup and recovery procedures, overseeing system logs, and optimising fundamental parameters. By engaging in hands-on scenarios, you will execute realistic administrative duties while building a strong foundation for advanced subjects such as performance tuning and replication strategies.

In this instructor-led, live training in Portugal (onsite or remote), participants will explore the general and advanced aspects of PostgreSQL, including administration, performance tuning, advanced development, and replication as they step through a series of hands-on, live-lab exercises involving setup, configuration, testing, deployment and troubleshooting.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use advanced administration techniques to configure and manage a PostgreSQL server.
• Optimize the database and queries for maximum performance.
• Replicate and scale a PostgreSQL server.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal is designed to equip advanced DevOps professionals and database engineers with the skills to implement PostgresAI at enterprise scale. Through hands-on exercises in a live-lab environment, participants will gain mastery over database cloning, AI-driven query optimization, and advanced monitoring techniques.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level developers and administrators looking to capitalize on the new features and improvements introduced in PostgreSQL 16.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Comprehending the architecture and components of PostgreSQL 16.
• Utilizing advanced SQL functionalities and PostgreSQL extensions.
• Implementing security best practices and managing access controls.
• Carrying out database administration duties, including backup, recovery, and monitoring.
• Optimizing database performance via tuning and indexing methods.
• Employing PostgreSQL's native tools for high availability and replication.
• Integrating PostgreSQL with modern application development frameworks.