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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Getting Started with Greenplum

  • Insights into MPP database concepts and Greenplum's architectural design
  • Distinguishing Greenplum from PostgreSQL: key architectural differences
  • Exploring common use cases and integration opportunities

Strategic Planning and Installation Preparation

  • Reviewing system requirements and essential prerequisites
  • Defining cluster topology and networking structures
  • Optimizing disk configuration and adhering to performance best practices

Executing Greenplum Installation

  • Deploying the Greenplum Database on Linux platforms
  • Configuring master nodes and segment instances
  • Initializing the cluster and conducting installation verification

Core Greenplum Administration

  • Utilizing core utilities such as gpstart, gpstop, and gprecoverseg
  • Navigating the Greenplum Command Center for operational oversight
  • Managing user roles, resource queues, and workload distribution

Managing System Updates and Patches

  • Understanding Greenplum versioning structures
  • Implementing safe patching strategies and scheduling maintenance windows
  • Executing rolling upgrades with attention to backup integrity

Overseeing Libraries and Extensions

  • Deploying and managing libraries such as PL/Java and PL/Python
  • Installing extensions using gpkg and the CREATE EXTENSION command
  • Maintaining dependencies and managing library updates

Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting Protocols

  • Leveraging performance monitoring tools and key metrics
  • Analyzing logs to identify and diagnose errors
  • Addressing common operational challenges with effective resolution strategies

Key Takeaways and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental database concepts and SQL
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration tasks
  • Prior exposure to PostgreSQL is advantageous

Target Audience

  • Database Administrators (DBAs)
  • System Administrators
  • DevOps and Platform Engineers

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