Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of PostgreSQL features and architecture for government
- Fundamentals of Python programming
- Advantages of using Python with PostgreSQL in the public sector
Getting Started
- Installing PostgreSQL for government use
- Installing Python, Django, or Flask for government applications
- Installing psycopg2 for database connectivity
- Connecting to PostgreSQL using Python for secure and efficient data management
Python and SQL Operations
- Fundamentals of the SQL language for effective data querying
- Understanding database schema and tables for structured data storage
- Writing a Python query to interact with PostgreSQL databases
- Creating tables to organize government data
- Inserting data into tables for accurate record-keeping
- Manipulating data for efficient data management
- Using the limit clause for controlled data retrieval
- Joining tables to aggregate and analyze data from multiple sources
- Full-text search capabilities for enhanced data accessibility
- Working with SQLite for lightweight database solutions
- Examples of Python applications in government workflows
Advanced PostgreSQL with Python
- Table inheritance for flexible data modeling
- Nested transactions for robust transaction management
- User-defined types for custom data structures
- VIEWS, HAVING, and DISTINCT clauses for complex queries
- Working with dates and times for accurate time-stamped data
- Multi-version concurrency control (MVCC) for consistent data access
- Creating charts, graphs, and reports using matplotlib for data visualization
Administration and Security
- Ensuring PostgreSQL data safety in government environments
- Restricting access using whitelist policies for enhanced security
- Implementing replication for high availability and disaster recovery
- Database migration strategies for seamless transitions
- Backup and restore procedures to safeguard critical information
- Monitoring queries to optimize performance and detect issues
- Performance tuning techniques for efficient database operations
- Preventing SQL injection attacks to protect against security threats
Troubleshooting
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- Python programming experience
Audience
- Developers for government
- Administrators
Testimonials (5)
advance topics hands on + discussion like timescaleDB and hypertable , trainer's knowledge on the subject :)
Shivam - Paessler LLC
Course - PostgreSQL Fundamentals
By the end of the 1st day, one attendee suggested more interaction in practices and the trainers took this in for the second day.
Daniela - Unit4
Course - PostgreSQL 16 for Developers and Administrators
A factual and practical approach to the subject. A nice atmosphere, conducive to asking questions.
Marcin - Santander Bank Polska S.A.
Course - Implementing High Availability in PostgreSQL
Andres consistently ensures that he addresses all attendee questions and strives to ensure everyone comprehends his teachings. I admire his expertise and proficiency in the subject matter
Ryan - Questronix Corporation
Course - PostgreSQL for Administrators - 3 Days
Ahmed has been very cooperative and knowledgeable about the subject and throughout been a good and productive training session covering some basic and important topics on Postgres.