Course Outline

Introduction to Greenplum for Government

  • Overview of MPP databases and the Greenplum architecture
  • Key differences between Greenplum and PostgreSQL
  • Use cases and integration scenarios for government

Planning and Preparing for Installation

  • System requirements and prerequisites for government use
  • Cluster topology and networking considerations for government environments
  • Disk configuration and performance best practices for optimal government operations

Greenplum Installation

  • Installing Greenplum Database on Linux systems for government use
  • Configuring master and segment instances to meet government standards
  • Initializing the cluster and verifying installation in a government context

Greenplum Administration Basics

  • Utilizing core utilities such as gpstart, gpstop, and gprecoverseg for efficient government administration
  • Working with the Greenplum Command Center to manage government data
  • Managing user roles, resource queues, and workload management in a government setting

System Updates and Patching

  • Understanding Greenplum versioning for government systems
  • Implementing safe patching strategies and maintenance windows for government operations
  • Executing rolling upgrades and considering backup procedures for government data integrity

Library and Extension Management

  • Utilizing and managing libraries such as PL/Java, PL/Python, and others in a government context
  • Installing extensions using gpkg and CREATE EXTENSION for enhanced government functionality
  • Managing dependencies and updates to libraries for continuous government support

Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting

  • Using performance monitoring tools and metrics for effective government oversight
  • Interpreting logs and diagnosing errors in a government environment
  • Addressing common issues and employing resolution strategies for government systems

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A comprehensive understanding of database concepts and SQL for government applications
  • Practical experience with Linux system administration in public sector environments
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL is beneficial for government workflows

Audience

  • Database administrators for government agencies
  • System administrators in public sector organizations
  • DevOps and platform engineers supporting government operations
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