Certified PostgreSQL DBA(CPSDBA)
The Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA) course is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to develop the skills required to install, configure, secure, monitor, maintain, optimize, back up, recover, upgrade, and manage PostgreSQL 18 database environments.
The course combines PostgreSQL database administration fundamentals with modern PostgreSQL 18 capabilities, giving learners both the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to manage PostgreSQL in production environments.
Participants learn PostgreSQL architecture, database clusters, configuration, security, administration tools, tablespaces, maintenance, backup and recovery, point-in-time recovery, replication, performance tuning, data movement, partitioning, and PostgreSQL version upgrades.
The course also introduces important PostgreSQL 18 capabilities such as Asynchronous I/O (AIO), OAuth 2.0 authentication, virtual generated columns, temporal constraints, UUIDv7, enhanced observability, improved upgrade capabilities, and advanced data-management features. PostgreSQL 18’s AIO subsystem is designed to improve operations such as sequential scans, bitmap heap scans, and vacuuming
Program Overview
The Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA) – PostgreSQL 18 program is a comprehensive, practical certification training program designed to develop the knowledge and hands-on skills required to administer PostgreSQL databases in production environments. The program covers the complete PostgreSQL 18 database administration lifecycle, including installation, database clusters, architecture, configuration, security, monitoring, database management, routine maintenance, performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication, Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR), data migration, partitioning, and upgrading.
Participants also explore key PostgreSQL 18 capabilities such as Asynchronous I/O (AIO), OAuth 2.0 authentication, virtual generated columns, temporal constraints, NOT ENFORCED constraints, UUIDv7, enhanced monitoring, improved upgrade capabilities, and modern backup solutions using pgBackRest and Barman. The program combines conceptual knowledge, administration practices, hands-on activities, troubleshooting scenarios, and real-world DBA considerations to help professionals build production-ready PostgreSQL administration skills and prepare for the CPSDBA certification. The existing study guide similarly emphasizes practical administration topics, hands-on lab exercises, and real-world examples.
Why Join this Program
- Master PostgreSQL 18 Administration: Develop practical skills to install, configure, secure, monitor, maintain, and manage PostgreSQL 18 database environments.
- Learn the Latest PostgreSQL 18 Capabilities: Gain hands-on knowledge of key PostgreSQL 18 enhancements, including Asynchronous I/O (AIO), OAuth 2.0 authentication, virtual generated columns, temporal constraints, UUIDv7, and enhanced upgrade capabilities.
- Build Production-Ready DBA Skills: Learn how to handle real-world database administration tasks, including backup and recovery, Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR), streaming replication, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and database upgrades.
- Master Modern Backup Technologies: Gain practical experience with pgBackRest and Barman.
- Develop Performance Optimization Expertise: Learn to tune PostgreSQL 18 using AIO configuration, query optimization, memory management, indexing strategies, and PostgreSQL 18 performance improvements.
- Strengthen Database Security: Understand PostgreSQL authentication, authorization, roles and privileges, OAuth 2.0, and the migration from deprecated MD5 authentication toward SCRAM-SHA-256.
- Prepare for the CPSDBA Certification: Build the knowledge and practical capabilities needed to prepare for the Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA) certification.
- Learn Through Real-World Administration Scenarios: Apply concepts to practical DBA situations involving enterprise database operations, availability, recovery, security, performance, and upgrades.
- Stay Current with Modern PostgreSQL: Gain skills aligned with PostgreSQL 18, helping DBAs work confidently with the latest generation of PostgreSQL technology.
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What Skills Will You Learn?
- PostgreSQL Database Administration – Develop the skills required to install, configure, manage, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production environments.
- Database Architecture & Management – Understand PostgreSQL architecture, database clusters, storage, processes, memory, and core database components.
- Security & Access Management – Manage users, roles, privileges, authentication, authorization, and secure database access.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting – Monitor database activity, analyze statistics and logs, identify issues, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL environments.
- Performance Optimization – Apply performance-tuning techniques involving queries, indexes, memory, I/O, joins, and parallel processing.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery – Design backup and recovery strategies and perform restoration and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).
- Modern Backup Tools – Gain hands-on experience with pgBackRest and Barman for PostgreSQL backup, restore, and recovery operations.
- High Availability & Replication – Configure and manage streaming replication and understand PostgreSQL high-availability strategies.
- Database Upgrades & Migration – Plan and perform PostgreSQL upgrades while maintaining database availability and integrity.
- Data Management & Partitioning – Load, move, export, import, and organize data using partitioning and PostgreSQL data-management capabilities.
- Production DBA Best Practices – Apply practical administration techniques for maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing PostgreSQL environments.
- CPSDBA Certification Preparation – Build the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for the Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA) certification.
Objectives:
- Introduction to PostgreSQL
Covers PostgreSQL fundamentals, key concepts, database administration roles, and an overview of modern PostgreSQL capabilities. - PostgreSQL System Architecture
Explains PostgreSQL architecture, processes, memory structures, storage components, WAL, and database internals. - Installation and Database Clusters
Covers PostgreSQL installation, initialization, database clusters, data directories, and essential cluster management tasks. - Creating and Managing Databases
Covers creating, configuring, and managing databases, schemas, tables, objects, and modern database design capabilities. - PostgreSQL Security
Covers authentication, authorization, roles, privileges, access control, secure connections, and modern PostgreSQL security practices. - Monitoring PostgreSQL
Explains database monitoring, system statistics, activity views, logs, performance indicators, and identifying operational issues. - PostgreSQL User Tools – CLI and GUI
Introduces command-line and graphical administration tools such aspsqland pgAdmin for managing PostgreSQL databases. - PostgreSQL Configuration
Covers server configuration, configuration parameters, connection settings, logging, memory settings, and performance-related options. - Tablespaces
Explains tablespace creation and management, storage organization, and strategies for placing database objects across storage locations. - Backup & Recovery
Covers backup strategies, recovery concepts, disaster recovery planning, RPO/RTO, and best practices for protecting PostgreSQL data.
- Routine Maintenance Tasks
Covers routine DBA activities including VACUUM, ANALYZE, maintenance operations, statistics management, and database health checks. - Performance Tuning
Covers PostgreSQL performance optimization, query performance, memory and I/O tuning, indexing, joins, parallel processing, and troubleshooting. - Upgrading Best Practices
Covers PostgreSQL major-version upgrades,pg_upgrade, upgrade planning, compatibility checks, migration strategies, and minimizing downtime. - Streaming Replication
Explains streaming replication, primary and standby servers, replication configuration, monitoring, and high-availability considerations. - Point-in-Time Recovery
Covers WAL archiving, recovery targets, PITR configuration, disaster recovery scenarios, and restoring databases to a specific point in time. - Backup Tools – pgBackRest & Barman
Provides practical coverage of modern PostgreSQL backup tools, including configuration, backup management, restoration, and PITR workflows. - Loading and Moving Data
Covers importing, exporting, migrating, and transferring PostgreSQL data using tools such asCOPY, with modern data-handling capabilities. - Table Partitioning
Explains partitioning concepts, partition strategies, partition management, performance considerations, and maintenance of partitioned tables. - Advanced Customized Topics as Required
Covers advanced PostgreSQL administration topics and organization-specific requirements, including emerging features and specialized DBA practices.
Exam Details
| Course Name | Certified PostgreSQL DBA (CPSDBA) | |
| Course Number: | CPSDBA | |
| Required exam | CPSDBA | |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 60 questions | |
| Type of Questions | Multiple-choice and Scenario-based | |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes | |
| Passing Score | 70% – This test has no scaled score; it’s pass/fail only. | |
| Retirement | Usually three years after launch | |
| Languages | English |
Jobs You Can Land With Certified PostgreSQL DBA(CPSDBA) Course
PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL database systems to ensure high availability and performance.Database Developer
Design and implement database structures, write complex queries, and develop stored procedures for applications.Database Engineer
Focus on the architecture and scalability of database solutions, ensuring they meet organizational needs.Data Analyst
Utilize SQL skills to extract, analyze, and interpret data, providing insights to support decision-making processes.System Administrator
Oversee the integration and performance of database systems within the broader IT infrastructure.Cloud Database Administrator
Manage PostgreSQL databases hosted on cloud platforms, ensuring security and optimal performance.
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