Product guide

PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook, 636-Page Edition

Page Edition: PostgreSQL 16 Administration Cookbook is a recipe-based reference for database administration tasks, from monitoring and security to backup, recovery, replication, and performance tuning. Its 180+ practical recipes are aimed at hands-on use, with some prior PostgreSQL experience helpful.

At a glance

Covers PostgreSQL 16 administration through more than 180 practical recipes.
Topics include SQL MERGE batch loading, logical replication, query tuning, monitoring, security, and backup and recovery.
Includes recipes involving PostgreSQL on Kubernetes and deployment with TPA and Ansible.
The listing says purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.

Price

$31.99Save 42%

Reference price: ~~$54.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Recipe-based organization can help readers look up solutions to specific administration tasks.
Broad subject coverage spans security, monitoring, performance, backup, recovery, replication, and scaling.
Includes PostgreSQL 16-specific topics such as SQL MERGE and parallel application of large transactions through logical replication.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	December 4, 2023
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	636 pages
ISBN-10	1835460585
ISBN-13	978-1835460580

Physical details
Weight listed	2.37 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 1.44 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

Some PostgreSQL experience is described as helpful, so readers new to databases may need additional foundations. The free PDF claim applies to print or Kindle purchases according to the listing.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

PostgreSQL database administrators seeking practical reference recipes.
Database developers and architects working with PostgreSQL 16.
Readers maintaining production databases who need coverage of backup, recovery, monitoring, or replication.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general database introduction without PostgreSQL-specific administration.
Readers who need guidance for a PostgreSQL version other than 16 as their primary reference.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 61 ratings

5 stars65%65%
4 stars21%21%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
1 star6%6%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories, but a smaller share falls in the lower categories. Ratings alone do not show which recipes readers found useful or what prompted criticism, so weigh this signal alongside the book's specific PostgreSQL 16 focus and broad administration coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What PostgreSQL version does this cookbook focus on?

The listing describes recipes based on PostgreSQL 16, including topics such as SQL MERGE, security, monitoring, and performance.

What subjects does the book cover?

Its listed contents span server setup and control, security, administration, monitoring, maintenance, performance and concurrency, backup and recovery, and replication and upgrades.

Is prior PostgreSQL experience required?

The listing says experience handling PostgreSQL databases is helpful, while also describing the book as useful for people beginning their PostgreSQL journey.

Does the purchase include a PDF?

The listing claims a free PDF eBook is included with purchase of the print or Kindle book.