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New Book
Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional
Ryan Booz & Grant Fritchey
While the documentation around PostgreSQL is detailed and technically rich, finding a simple, clear path to learning what it is, what it does, and how to use it can be challenging. This book seeks to help with that challenge.
From getting your first instance, or cluster, up and running, to backups, to server configurations, we cover all the basics of how to get started within PostgreSQL. You'll learn about processing languages, monitoring, indexes and more. Every chapter provides fundamental knowledge and guidance to quickly get you up and running in PostgreSQL.
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Recent PostgreSQL articles on Simple Talk
What are the top database platforms in 2026? A look at the latest data
Explore 2026 database market trends: AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Google Cloud Platform remain dominant as MongoDB, Snowflake, and Databricks steadily gain ground. Insights from Gartner and DB-Engines rankings.… Read more
How User-Defined Types work in PostgreSQL: a complete guide
Learn PostgreSQL User-Defined Types (UDTs) with clear examples of DOMAIN, COMPOSITE, ENUM, and RANGE types, plus practical SQL code for real-world use.… Read more
How to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL in the world of AI
Learn how AI is transforming database security and discover best practices to secure MySQL and PostgreSQL against AI-driven threats, faster attacks, and evolving vulnerabilities.… Read more
Learning PostgreSQL with Grant: Data Storage
Learn how PostgreSQL stores data on disk, including page architecture, TOAST storage, file structure, tablespaces, and I/O performance optimization strategies.… Read more
Recent PostgreSQL product articles
How to Identify and Fix Slow Queries in PostgreSQL
Struggling with slow queries in PostgreSQL? Learn how to spot and fix them fast, using a simple diagnostic process and the free tool pgNow. Read more
Practical PostgreSQL Schema Comparison with Redgate pgCompare
Managing PostgreSQL schema changes across environments can be challenging, especially with complex dependencies. pgCompare highlights differences between two databases and generates reliable deployment scripts. This article shows how to get started with the tool and how it simplifies everyday tasks like reviewing feature branch changes, auditing schema drift, and creating build scripts. Read more
Understanding PostgreSQL's Cache Hit Ratio
This article explores PostgreSQL's buffer cache hit ratio (BCHR), a metric tracked by Redgate Monitor to help you assess the health and performance of your databases. By correctly interpreting this ratio and using it with other relevant memory and IO metrics, you can identify potential bottlenecks in query execution before they impact users. Read more
PostgreSQL events at Redgate
Amsterdam: Adding PostgreSQL to your Data Skill Set
Discover the key differences, cloud considerations, and essential skills you need to confidently add PostgreSQL to your data toolkit in this expert-led Redgate Lunch & Learn. Lunch and drinks included!
Virtual DevOps In A Day
Join us for this hands-on virtual workshop. Database DevOps in a Day will get you started on your Database DevOps journey and illustrate how Redgate’s tools can help to bridge the gap between development and operations.
Previous PostgreSQL events at Redgate
Alles rund um PostgreSQL – Ask Me Anything
In diesem On-Demand-Webinar beantworten Dr. Benjamin Kettner und Nick Hape alle Fragen rund um PostgreSQL.
PostgreSQL für Unternehmen - Einführung, Betrieb und Optimierung
In diesem Live-Webinar zeigen Redgate und CYBERTEC gemeinsam, wie Sie PostgreSQL erfolgreich im Unternehmen etablieren – von der Einführung bis zum produktiven Betrieb.
Redgate Flyway AutoPilot with PostgreSQL: Get Flying in Under 30 Minutes
Chris Hawkins and Huxley Kendell, Solution Engineers at Redgate, are back to lead you through a hands-on session with Flyway AutoPilot, this time featuring PostgreSQL. This interactive, ready-made sample project will allow you to experience using Redgate Flyway Enterprise in under 30 minutes.
